into action

idiom

: to an active state
They had already put the plan into action.

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In recent years, he's fully leaned into action, headlining the Taken series (2008–2014) in addition to white-knuckle flicks like The Grey (2011), The Commuter (2018), and Retribution (2023). Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Now is the time to translate reflection into action. Andrew Whalen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 On the morning of Nov. 3, state and local emergency responders leapt into action after the Hudson wildfire was reported in a rural, forested area near Bastrop and Buescher state parks. Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 Step 4: Swing into action However, listening to employees isn't enough; leaders also need to take action. Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for into action

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“Into action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20action. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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