Definition of Acts

Noun: Acts

A New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
- Acts of the Apostles

Noun: act akt

Something that people do or cause to happen
- deed, human action, human activity
(law) a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee, society or legislative body
- enactment
A subdivision of a play, opera or ballet
A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
"he did his act three times every evening";
- routine, number, turn, bit
A manifestation of insincerity
"he put on quite an act for her benefit"

Verb: act akt

Perform an action; do something
"think before you act"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel";
- move
Show a certain behaviour; conduct or comport oneself
"You should act like an adult"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people";
- behave, do
(performing arts) Perform a role or part
"She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role";
- play, represent
Discharge one's duties
"She acts as the chair"; "In what capacity are you acting?"
Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
"He acted the idiot";
- play, act as
Be suitable for theatrical performance
"This scene acts well"
Have a desired or expected effect or outcome
"The breaks of my new car act quickly";
- work
Be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
Behave unnaturally or affectedly
"She's just acting";
- dissemble, pretend
(dramaturgy) perform on a stage or theatre
"She acts in this play"; "He acted in 'Julius Caesar'";
- play, roleplay, playact