(v) perform an action, or work out or perform (an action), See Also: act upon, act on, act up, Syn. move, Ant. refrain, Example:think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
(v) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself, See Also: act up, Syn. behave, do, Example:You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
(v) have and exert influence or effect, Syn. work, act upon, Example:The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
[いいだしっぺ, iidashippe] (exp) the one who brought it up; the one who calls attention to a fart is in fact the farter; the one who brings up a subject must be the first to act upon it