action point UK
ˈækʃən pɔɪnt
See also: action item (US)
Definition

Definition of action point - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
tasksUKspecific task to be completedUK
  • Each team member was assigned an action point for the project.
assignment duty task
2.
meetingsUKitem on an agenda requiring actionUK
  • The meeting concluded with several action points for the next quarter.
task
3.
video gamesRareUKpoint used for actions in gamesRareUK
  • You need more action points to cast the spell.
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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 point

point outv.
identify something with a gesture
She will point out the stars in the sky.
no pointn.
lack of reason or purpose in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
breaking pointn.
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
bursting pointn.
point where capacity is exceeded and overflow occurs
The dam reached its bursting point after the heavy rains.
make a pointv.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
make one's pointv.
express an idea clearly and effectively
She made her point during the debate.
miss a pointv.
fail to understand the main idea or argument
I think you missed a point about costs in his proposal.
no point inn.
lack of purpose or benefit in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
point of lightn.
small visible source of light in darkness
The star appeared as a point of light in the night sky.
point one's finger atv.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed her finger at the map.

Terms related to action point

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actchoregoaljobmissionobjectiveprojectresponsibilityundertakingassignmentdutytarget

Terms with action point included in their meaning

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go this farv.
extent or limit
reach a certain point or limit in action or effort
first of alladv.
sequence
indicate the first action or point before anything else
first offadv.
sequence action
introduce the first point or start the first action before others
springboard forprep.
starting point
serves as a starting point for further action
where the rubber meets the roadexp.
practical test
point where ideas are tested in real action
can we sayexp.
ulterior motive
used sarcastically to point out an obvious hidden reason for an action
the rubber meets the roadexp.
planning
the point where a plan is put into action
APacr.
acr: action point
specific task or goal to complete in a game

Examples of action point in a sentence

  • Completing every action point is crucial for success.
  • Each team member was assigned an action point to address.
  • We reviewed the action points from last week's meeting.
  • The character used an action point to dodge the attack.
  • You can earn extra action points by completing quests.

View all translations of action point

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  1. French:point d'action, unité d'action, ...
  2. German:Aufgabe, Tagesordnungspunkt, ...
  3. Italian:punto d'azione, punti azione, ...
  4. Spanish:tarea específica, punto de la agenda, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponto de ação, item de ação, ...
  6. Chinese:任务, 行动项目, ...
  7. Japanese:具体的なタスク, 議題項目, ...
  8. Arabic:نُقْطَةُ عَمَل, بَنْد تَنْفِيذِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשִׂימָה לְבִצּוּעַ, מְשִׂימָה, ...
  10. Russian:конкретное задание, пункт повестки дня, ...
  11. Ukrainian:завдання, пункт порядку денного, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्य बिंदु, कार्यबिंदु, ...

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