action current
ˈækʃən ˈkʌrənt
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Definition of action current - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

physiologyTECH.electrical current during nerve impulse transmissionTECH.
  • The action current was measured during the experiment.
  • Scientists recorded the action current in the nerve cells.
  • The action current indicated a successful nerve impulse transmission.
nerve impulse
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Expressions with action

in actionadv.
functioning or operating
The new software is now in action.
drive actionv.
cause something to happen or develop
Clear goals drive action across the team and speed up progress.
see actionv.
be involved in an exciting or challenging event
The new recruits are eager to see action on the field.
action stationsn.
state of intense preparation or activity
The office was at action stations before the big meeting.
man of actionn.
someone who prefers doing things rather than thinking or talking about them
He was known as a man of action, always leading the charge on new projects..
out of actionadj.
temporarily unavailable for use or service
The elevator is out of action for maintenance.

Expressions with current

against the currentadj.
opposing the usual direction or trend
Her ideas were always against the current, challenging conventional wisdom.
swim with the currentv.
move in the same direction as the water flow
The fish swim with the current to conserve energy.
current of thoughtn.
prevailing opinion or feeling among a group
The current of thought in the meeting was against the proposal.
float with the currentv.
go along with prevailing trends or opinions
She tends to float with the current in social situations.
current balancen.
amount of money in an account now
Check your current balance before making a purchase.
current eventsn.
recent happenings of significant public interest
The journalist reported on current events affecting the nation..
current of airn.
gentle breeze or draft indoors
A current of air came through the open window.
current pricen.
price of a product or service at this moment in time
Check the current price before you decide to buy the phone.
current statusn.
the present condition or situation
The current status of the project is on hold.
current yearn.
ongoing calendar year
We are planning events for the current year.

Terms related to action current

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actactiveactivityactoractualcurrentlyaxoncurrentimpulseneuronphysiologysignal

Terms with action current included in their meaning

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as we speakadv.
current action
happening right now during the conversation
at this rateadv.
current pace
continue with the current speed or manner of action or progress
while you're at itexp.
practical advice
used to suggest another action that fits the current situation
cursor positionn.
technology
current on-screen place where the cursor will cause an action
galvanic actionn.
metallurgy
electrochemical action generating current between dissimilar metals

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  1. French:courant d'action, ...
  2. German:Aktionsstrom, ...
  3. Italian:corrente d'azione, ...
  4. Spanish:corriente de acción, ...
  5. Portuguese:corrente de ação, ...
  6. Chinese:动作电流, ...
  7. Japanese:活動電流, ...
  8. Arabic:تَيَّارُ الفِعْلِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:זֶרֶם פְּעוּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:действующий ток, ...
  11. Ukrainian:акційний струм, ...
  12. Hindi:एक्शन करंट, ...

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