action
the process of doing something; a deed or activity
Her quick action prevented an accident.
activate
to make something active or operative; to start a device or process
Press this button to activate the machine.
active
engaging in action or participation; functioning
He stays active by cycling every morning.
actor
a person who performs in plays, films, or television; a doer
The actor delivered a powerful performance.
enact
to make into law; to put into practice or formalize by action
The legislature will enact the new safety regulations.
react
to respond to a stimulus, event, or situation
How did she react to the news?
interact
to act on one another; to communicate or work together
Children interact with peers during playtime.
counteract
to act against something to reduce its effect or neutralize it
The medication helps counteract the side effects.
extract
to remove or take out by effort; (n.) a concentrated substance taken from something
They will extract DNA from the sample.
detract
to reduce the value, importance, or quality of something
Minor flaws should not detract from the book's overall quality.