acting


Definition: Meaning of, acting in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈaktɪŋ /

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  1. acting manager/head teacher/ director etc someone who does an important job while the usual person is not there, or until a new person is chosen for the job
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  1. the job or skill of performing in plays and films
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acting used in phrases

  • acting out (noun)
    1. usually irritating a impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
    2. often in actions rather than words psychiatry the display of previously inhibited emotions ; considered to be healthy and therapeutic
  • long-acting (adjective)
    1. active over a long period of time
  • method acting (noun)
    1. an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
  • play-acting (noun)
    1. behaviour in which someone pretends to be serious or sincere, but is not
  • self-acting (adjective)
    1. designed to activate, move or regulate itself
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