acting

Plural: actings

Noun

• The art or occupation of performing in plays or movies.
• the performance of a part or role in a drama
• 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.

Verb

• perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
• behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
• play a role or part
• discharge one's duties
  • "In what capacity are you acting?"
• pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
• be suitable for theatrical performance
• have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
• be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
• behave unnaturally or affectedly
  • "She's just acting"
• perform on a stage or theater
• present participle and gerund of act

Adjective Satellite

• serving temporarily especially as a substitute
  • "the acting president"

Adj

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

Examples

• His dramatic sigh after a bad draw was some world-class acting.
• The Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.
• The CEO is currently in a hospital. The CFO is acting CEO in the meantime.

Synonyms

act, act as, behave, dissemble, do, move, performing, play, playact, playacting, playing, pretend, represent, roleplay, work

Antonyms

refrain

Related Words

cis-acting, nonacting, pro tem, self-acting, unacting

Anagrams of acting