in Aktion
Translation
in action, in operation
Examples
Wir haben den neuen Roboter in Aktion gesehen.
We saw the new robot in action.
Die Feuerwehr ist schnell in Aktion getreten.
The fire department quickly went into action.
Grammar Patterns
to see ((sb./sth.)) in action to see (sb./sth.) in action We saw the new robot in action.
to go into action to go into action The fire department quickly went into action.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tätig (active), in Betrieb (in operation), im Einsatz (in use)
Etymology
From 'in' + 'Aktion' (action). 'Aktion' comes from the Latin 'actio' (an act, a doing).
Memory Tips
Literally 'in action'. Imagine a movie director shouting 'Action!' and things start moving.