action potential

ˈækʃən pəˈtɛnʃəl

Definition

Definition of action potential - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

neuroscience

TECH.

sudden change in electrical potential along a neuron's membrane

TECH.

An action potential enables nerve cells to transmit signals rapidly.
The action potential travels down the neuron.
Researchers measured the action potential in the lab.

nerve impulse

spike

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Expressions with action

in action

adv.

functioning or operating

The new software is now in action.

drive action

cause something to happen or develop

Clear goals drive action across the team and speed up progress.

see action

be involved in an exciting or challenging event

The new recruits are eager to see action on the field.

action stations

state of intense preparation or activity

The office was at action stations before the big meeting.

man of action

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 action

adj.

temporarily unavailable for use or service

The elevator is out of action for maintenance.

Expressions with potential

achieve one's full potential

reach the highest level of ability or talent possible

She worked hard to achieve her full potential.

achieve one's potential

reach the highest level of ability possible

She worked hard to achieve her potential.

realize one's potential

achieve the best you are capable of

She worked hard to realize her potential.

to one's full potential

adv.

using all of one's ability or skill

She performed to her full potential in the competition.

commercial potential

likelihood that a product or idea can earn money in markets

Investors were attracted by the commercial potential of the new app.

development potential

ability of someone or something to grow improve or advance in future

The manager saw great development potential in the new software platform.

learning potential

capacity of a person to gain new skills and knowledge

The psychologist measured each child’s learning potential before designing activities.

potential value

possible worth or benefit something may reach if conditions are favorable

The potential value of this startup is huge if the product succeeds.

humming with potential

adj.

full of energy and possibilities

The startup is humming with potential, ready to innovate.

realise one's potential

achieve what one is capable of

She worked hard to realise her potential in the company.

Terms with action potential included in their meaning

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gamble

risk

risky action taken for potential gain

take a calculated risk

strategy

engage in an action with known potential downsides

warning shot

figurative

action taken to alert about potential danger

defensive measure

protection

action to protect against potential threats or attacks

get ahead of

preemptive action

take action before a potential development occurs

preemptive strike

business

action taken to preempt potential challenges

look before you leap

exp.

risk assessment

evaluate potential risks before taking action

fire

cell activation

cause an action potential in a cell

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French:potentiel d'action, ...
German:Aktionspotential, ...
Italian:potenziale d'azione, ...
Spanish:potencial de acción, ...
Portuguese:potencial de ação, ...
Chinese:动作电位, ...
Japanese:活動電位, ...
Arabic:جهد الفعل, ...
Hebrew:פּוֹטֶנְצִיָּאל פְּעֻלָּה, ...
Russian:потенциал действия, ...
Ukrainian:потенціал дії, ...
Hindi:क्रिया विभव, ...
Bengali:ক্রিয়াশীল সম্ভাবনা, ...
Catalan:potencial d'acció, ...
Czech:akční potenciál, ...
Danish:aktionspotentiale, ...
Dutch:actiepotentiaal, ...
Greek:δυναμικό δράσης, ...
Hungarian:akciós potenciál, ...
Khmer:សក្តានុពលសកម្មភាព, ...
Korean:활동 전위, ...
Persian:پتانسیل عمل, ...
Polish:potencjał czynnościowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):potencial de ação, ...
Romanian:potențial de acțiune, ...
Swedish:aktionspotential, ...
Thai:ศักย์การกระทำ, ...
Turkish:aksiyon potansiyeli, ...
Vietnamese:điện thế hoạt động, ...

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