English · Word Candidate

acting

/ˈæk.tɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: actings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạm thời đảm nhiệm nhiệm vụ hoặc quyền hạn của người khác khi họ không thể làm việc

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Adjective

The Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something done by a party—so called to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deed and action.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một hành động được thực hiện bởi một bên

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Pretending.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giả vờ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “acting” mean?

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

Is “acting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.