bring into action

bring (someone or something) into action

To cause something to happen; to entice someone into doing something. Thankfully, the mechanic was able to bring my car into action again. The protestors hope that their demonstrations will bring our elected officials into action. Bullying has gotten totally out of control. What is it going to take to bring the school board into action about this?

See also: action, bring

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bring someone or something into action

to activate someone or something; to cause someone or something to function as intended. The threats brought the police into action. A kick in the side brought the television set into action.

See also: action, bring

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.