phrasal verb

Act upon

Letter AInseparable

Act upon

Take action because of something like information received

Meanings

  • Take action because of something like information received (inseparable, International English)
  • Affect (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • The police were ACTING UPON a tip-off.
  • The enzyme ACTS UPON certain proteins.
  • The authorities plan to ACT UPON immediately.

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