act upon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To take action on the basis of information received or deduced.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hành động dựa trên thông tin nhận được hoặc suy luận
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The policeman decided to act upon the informant's phone call.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “act upon” mean?
To take action on the basis of information received or deduced.
Is “act upon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.