act on/upon
phrasal verb
acted on/upon; acting on/upon; acts on/upon
: to use (something, such as a feeling or suggestion) as a reason or basis for doing something
They never acted on the information they had.
It's okay to feel angry or jealous, but you mustn't act on those feelings.
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The meeting will test our ability to work together across sectors, borders, and worldviews, and to act on behalf of future generations.
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Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
Ultimately, neither Trump nor Musk could easily act on their threats to end SpaceX contracts.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 7 June 2025
Now, machines interpret context to act on our behalf.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
While there is a warming and cooling sensation associated with these products, the ingredients act on nerve endings to create an illusion of hot and cold.
—Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
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Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
Ultimately, neither Trump nor Musk could easily act on their threats to end SpaceX contracts.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 7 June 2025
Now, machines interpret context to act on our behalf.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
While there is a warming and cooling sensation associated with these products, the ingredients act on nerve endings to create an illusion of hot and cold.
—Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
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“Act on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/act%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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