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act

noun
  1. something that people do or cause to happen
    deedhuman actionhuman activity
  2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
    enactment
  3. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
    “The troupe did their act three times every evening.”
    routineturnbitnumber
  4. a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
  5. a manifestation of insincerity
    “They put on quite an act for your benefit.”
verb
  1. to behave in a certain manner
    “Stop acting like a dunce.”
    carryconductdobehavebehavecomportdeport
  2. to pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
    “We acted the idiot.”
    play
  3. to discharge one's duties
    “They acted as the chair for the duration of the meeting.”
  4. to play a role or part
    “I am acting in the play all week.”
    play
  5. to perform on a stage or theater
    “We act in this play.”
    play
  6. to behave unnaturally or affectedly
    “You're just acting.”
    pretenddissemble
  7. to perform an action
    “I acted out last night's events.”
    move
  8. to have an effect or outcome
    “The alarm system acts as a theft deterrent.”
    work
  9. to be suitable for theatrical performance
    “This scene acts well.”