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spring into action

To begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly. Firefighters need to be able to spring into action at a moment's notice. If any movement is detected once this sensor is activated, the building's security measures will spring into action.

spring into action

Fig. to suddenly begin moving or doing something. As soon as the boss came in the door, everyone sprang into action. Every morning, I jump out of bed and spring into action.

spring to/into ˈlife/ˈaction

(of a person or thing) suddenly become active or start to work: As soon as he heard the alarm bell, he sprang into action. ♢ This machine will spring into life at the touch of a button.

See also: action, life, spring

References in classic literature ?

"Then to Plympton we will go!" cried Robin suddenly springing into action; and he gave out orders like a general: "Will Stutely, do you have four-and-twenty good men over against Plympton Church 'gainst three o' the afternoon.

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Springing into action, them anthrew his bike at the raiders who ran off empty-handed and escaped in a maroon getaway car.

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Small businesses in County Durham are springing into action to sign up for a series of free events designed to help them improve their business performance.