bring into action



bring someone or something into action

to activate someone or something; to cause someone or something to function as intended. The threats brought the police into action. A kick in the side brought the television set into action.
See also: action, bring

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Firminus-Late Roman
SundaySUN-dayEnglish
Deal[di:l]
Eun-Jiuwn-jeeKorean
Fearchar-Irish, Scottish
Prochoros-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek