Category: Actions & Events

Fraud or a swindle.

An action, deed, or act.

A general-purpose loanword for going up, increasing, or related results such as upload, close-up, or wrap.

Advice or guidance; also to advise.

The act of descending a rope down a steep surface.

To Americanize; the process of becoming Americanized.

To secure oneself with a rope for climbing or other rope work.

To wink; a brief closing of one eye.

A sponsored walking event, often for charity.

The act of watching or observing.

To excite or get excited.

A sudden urgent situation requiring immediate action.

To get an erection.

An encounter or meeting.

To enjoy something or the state of enjoying it.

An entry, or the act of applying or registering to participate; also a post or database entry.

To overlap, or the state of overlapping.

Lasting through the whole night; done all night.

An orientation session or program for newcomers, students, or employees.

A pursuit involving cars, usually by police or criminals.

The act or process of giving advice or psychological support.

Cut; cutting; omission or reduction.

A return or resurgence after a setback or absence.

To conceal or disguise by covering or blending in.

Cheating on an examination.

To guard, protect, or keep watch over something or someone.

To keep, maintain, reserve, or retain something.

To kiss, or a kiss itself.

To strike with the foot; a kick.

A catch or catching action, plus several specialized uses.

The act of carrying something; a carry.

The activity of staying outdoors or at a campsite.

The activity of betting money or valuables.

The act of preparing food by heating it.

The activity of going up a surface, especially as a sport.

To close; to bring something to a close.

A contest or competition.

The act of searching for something.

A slowdown or work-to-rule action; also, skipping class or being idle.

To make a summary of something.

The secret or unofficial publishing of banned or censored material.

The act or process of sharing.

To improve body shape or fitness.

An afternoon nap or rest period.

The act of buying goods in stores or online.

The act or process of making things occur at the same time or in step.

A jump; also a jumping event, a hyperlink jump, or a sudden rise.

To scramble or make a hurried, confused movement.

To sketch or make a sketch.

To begin something, or the beginning itself.

A strong start, especially in a short-distance race.

A step, pace, or step-like movement; also a stage in a process.

To stop; a halt; to make or come to a stop.

Stretch; a state of being stretched, or stretching exercise.

The act or result of becoming faster.

A slowdown; the act of becoming slower.

The spelling of a word.

To smash; a smash.

A colloquial loanword for letting something pass, going through, or ignoring it.

To save, reduce, or hold back something.

To select or choose; also the act of selecting.

A turn, rotation, or change in sequence; also used for a musical turn and a move in a game.

Dieting or a weight-loss regimen.

Down; a drop, decline, or knocked-down state.

The act of dancing.

A check, inspection, or tick mark; also the act of checking something over.

To change or switch, or the act of doing so.

To charge, recharge, top up, refuel, or make a rush or attack.

A ceremony for opening a new place or event.

A test, exam, or trial of ability or quality.

To discover or find out.

A public protest or a presentation showing how something works.

Reducing the intensity or sharpness of something.

A situation where two objects or people nearly collide; also a chance encounter where two people just miss meeting.

Refers to not touching something physically or staying out of a particular matter.

The Christmas season or holiday.

A high five gesture.

Doing something with great vigor or enthusiasm.

An unexpected incident or unforeseen occurrence; also a type of performance art.

A holiday celebrated on October 31st.

A method of protest where one refuses to eat.

The sound of flapping or rattling, or a state of being extremely busy and rushed.

The act of passing a baton in a relay or transferring responsibility.

Monitoring an area for security or observation.

A public procession celebrating a special day or event.

An increase in power, performance, or capability.

A blow with the fist, the act of punching holes, or a strong impact/impression.

A major or significant happening or occasion.

The act of selecting items, picking a lock, or plucking instrument strings.

A difficult situation or a small clip for hanging clothes.

The phenomenon of combustion or the command to shoot.

To complete an action or reach the end of a competition.

Starting an action before the official time or jumping the gun.

A large, organized street protest, often involving zig-zagging movements.

The act of inhaling and exhaling.

To apply physical force to move something, or to pressure/encourage someone.

A large sign or poster carried in a public place or demonstration.

A short, light jump or jumping on one foot.

Creating a problem yourself and then gaining credit or profit by solving it.

The act or state of movement, often used for motion in media and animation.

Yoga is an Indian-origin practice combining postures, breathing, and meditation.

The primary work or project to which someone devotes their life.

A final burst of speed or effort at the end of a race or task.

A final heavy effort made just before the completion of something.

A sudden surge of activity, or unedited film footage.

A planned meeting at a specific time and place.

Unauthorized disclosure of information or physical escape of a substance/energy.

The act or skill of reading text or information.

The act of being in first place, or a physical cord such as a leash or wire.

To keep something back or arrange for it to be held for later use.

The act of retiring from a job, or withdrawing from a race or competition.

To rest or become less tense.

A sequence of actions regularly followed or a sequence of instructions in a computer program.

An organized movement or act of opposition against an invading force or authority.

A period of relaxing, a break from work, or a pause in a musical score.

A formal social occasion held to welcome someone or celebrate an event.

The act of increasing one's level, skills, or status.

The action of rotating or moving in a sequential cycle.

The act of performing work or being functional.

To select, pick someone up, or a device/vehicle for picking up.

A point where a check is performed or an important milestone.

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed as a month of fasting.

Leaving something without verification or inspection.

A festival, celebration, or public event.

An annual event or campaign of turning off lights to conserve energy.

A festival or holiday in Islam.

The second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year.

The traditional Thai New Year festival celebrated in mid-April.

Doing something in a quick or hurried manner.

The act of finishing or reaching the end of a process.

Jurchen pirates who invaded northern Kyushu in 1019.

The act of leaving a place or departing.

Walking in the countryside or mountains for pleasure or exercise.

A festive day of carnival celebrations occurring before Ash Wednesday.

Passing buckets of water from person to person to put out a fire.

An event featuring a public talk or panel discussion.

A session consisting of a talk or panel discussion.

The ceremonial cutting of the wedding cake by the bride and groom.

A traditional Hawaiian party or feast.

The Vietnamese New Year celebration based on the lunar calendar.

The state of having no plans or acting without preparation.

A major Korean harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.

The act of increasing the size of something, such as a food portion or a clothing item.

The economic and social crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A reduction in the speed or rate of an activity.

Increasing the speed or tempo of an activity.

Heated argument or verbal battle occurring in online comment sections or social media.

A person who takes part in a symposium.

Refers to everything being included or specifically pulling an all-nighter.

A festival or celebratory gathering.

A specific stage or situation in one's life.

Responding to a kindness by helping a third party.

A public talk or discussion held after a performance or event.