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Definition of acting adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

acting

adjective
 
/ˈæktɪŋ/
 
/ˈæktɪŋ/
[only before noun]
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  1. doing the work of another person for a short time synonym temporary
    • the acting manager
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    Oxford Collocations DictionaryActing is used with these nouns:
    • capacity
    • chair
    • chairman
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See acting in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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