phrasal verb

Act out

Letter 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

  • They ACTED OUT the story on stage.
  • Their anger is ACTED OUT in their antisocial behaviour.
  • The authorities plan to ACT OUT immediately.

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