phrasal verb

Act out

Rank #5Letter AInseparable

2Sections

Perform something with actions and gestures.

Meanings

  • Perform something with actions and gestures. (separable [optional], International English)
  • Express an emotion in your behaviour (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • The children were ACTING OUT stories from the book.
  • He's ACTING OUT his frustration with the project.
  • Don't ACT OUT your personal issues in the office.

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