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acting

[ ak-ting ]

adjective

  1. serving temporarily, especially as a substitute during another's absence; not permanent; temporary:

    the acting mayor.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. designed, adapted, or suitable for stage performance.
  3. provided with detailed stage directions for the performer:

    an acting version of a play.



noun

  1. the art, profession, or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc.

acting

/ ˈæ°ì³Ùɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking on duties temporarily, esp as a substitute for another

    the acting president

  2. operating or functioning

    an acting order

  3. intended for stage performance; provided with directions for actors

    an acting version of ``Hedda Gabler''

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the art or profession of an actor
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±è°ù´Ç·²¹³¦³Ùi²Ô²µ adjective
  • ³Ü²Ô·²¹³¦³Ùi²Ô²µ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of acting1

First recorded in 1595–1605; act + -ing 2, -ing 1
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Tubb is one of many former co-stars who have been fondly remembering Kilmer's acting and his antics, following his death at the age of 65.

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Trump administration lawyers had urged the court to rein in judges who were acting as “self-appointed managers†of the federal government.

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The “Mulholland Drive†star discusses grief, David Lynch, how she almost quit acting and her new movie, “The Friend,†in which she bonds with a Great Dane.

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Brand has pivoted away from acting and has worked to refashion himself as an anti-establishment commentator, and made news last year announcing he’d been baptized.

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Upon returning to the White House in January, Trump removed many of the government's inspectors general and has installed acting heads of the watchdogs at the defence, commerce, labour and health departments.

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