acting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

verb

noun

An action or deed.
Something done by a party—so called to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deed and action.
Pretending.
The occupation of an actor.

/ˈæk.tɪŋ/ en-us-acting.ogg

acting actings

From act + -ing.

cis-acting nonacting self-acting unacting pro tem

acting charades voice acting

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