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(intransitive verb)
to perform or behave in a certain manner; to perform a specific function; to have an effect; to perform on the stage; (with up) (inf.) to misbehave; to malfunction.
> act
(transitive verb)
to portray by actions, especially on the stage; to pretend, simulate; to take the part of, as a character in a play.
> act
(noun)
something done, a deed; an exploit; a law; a main division of a play or opera; the short repertoire of a comic, etc; something done merely for effect or show.