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IN FULL ACTION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does in full action mean? 

IN FULL ACTION (adverb)
  The adverb IN FULL ACTION has 1 sense:

1. proceeding with full vigorplay

  Familiarity information: IN FULL ACTION used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


IN FULL ACTION (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Proceeding with full vigor

Synonyms:

in full action; in full swing

Context example:

the party was in full swing


 Context examples 


The church is calm enough, I am sure; but it might be a steam-power loom in full action, for any sedative effect it has on me.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)



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