into action

idiom

: to an active state
They had already put the plan into action.

Examples of into action in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Officials sprang into action to save Thailand’s poultry industry and prevent more spread to humans. Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 14 June 2024 While the dancers below him couldn’t do much to help, concert crews at the Prudential Center sprang into action and brought out a ladder to unhook him and bring him down to safety. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 June 2024 Springing into action, Chrestman cut the excursion short and quickly drove the boat to the distressed group of animals — filling their boat up with as many canines would fit. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 Governors can call the National Guard into action during local or statewide emergencies. Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for into action 

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“Into action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20action. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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