take action

take action
начать действовать; принять меры

He was tired after his labours, but it was necessary to take action; his duty as a father demanded it. (R. Greenwood, ‘Mr. Bunting’, ch. III) — После стольких трудов ему не хотелось двигаться, но нужно было принять какие-то меры: этого требовал отцовский долг.

Especially do we appeal to the membership of the Labour Party, trade union and Co-operative Party to take action now to make their feelings heard, their demands listened to and accepted. (H. Pollitt, ‘Selected Articles and Speeches’, ‘Spain: What Next’) — Мы обращаемся прежде всего к членам лейбористской партии, кооперативной партии и профсоюзов и призываем их незамедлительно действовать. Они должны во весь голос заявить о своих настроениях и добиваться того, чтобы их требования были выслушаны и удовлетворены.

...we felt that some drastic action had to be taken. (H. Pollitt, ‘Serving My Time’, ch. V) — ...мы понимали, что необходимо принять самые решительные меры.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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