bring (someone or something) into action
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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.
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.