acting

US /ˈæktɪŋ/

UK /ˈæktɪŋ/

A1

other

  • To behave in a particular way.
  • To perform in a play or movie.
  • The art or occupation of performing fictional roles in plays, films, or television.

verb

  • To behave in a certain way
  • To perform on a stage or in a movie

other

  • The art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television shows.

adjective

  • Temporarily performing the duties of a specified position.
  • Temporarily doing the duties of another person.

Examples

I did quite a lot of acting when I was at college.

The film is spoiled by some very wooden acting.