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action on vs onward preparation

These two phrases have different meanings. 'Action on' typically refers to taking steps or making decisions about something, while 'onward preparation' suggests moving forward with planning or arrangements. Either one of these could be correct depending on how it is used in a sentence.
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action on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'action on' is used to indicate taking steps or making decisions about something. It is often followed by a specific issue or topic that requires attention.

Examples:

  • The committee will take action on the new proposal next week.
  • The government needs to take immediate action on climate change.
  • We are waiting for the manager to take action on the budget concerns.
  • Let's show that second video showing the Tesla in action on ice.
  • Sevoflurane produces unconsciousness by its action on the central nervous system.
  • Determines the type of action on the sphere.
  • In humans, independently of its action on glycaemia, metformin has favourable effects on lipid metabolism.
  • Get her in action on the street.
  • To this end, the Commission is currently preparing a plan of action on the internal market.
  • Thirdly, increased economic globalisation requires swifter action on structural reforms.
  • Every citizen wants action on radioactive waste.
  • They exert a bactericidal action on growing cells only.
  • We must take action on Saturday night.
  • The Commission is asked to take action on this aspect.
  • There is an urgent need for action on further training in the candidate countries.
  • Nevertheless, action on health inequalities varies widely across Member States.
  • Support action on the health effects of wider environmental and socio-economic determinants.
  • When these accidents occurred, Parliament pressed the Commission to initiate action on tunnel safety.
  • Specific action on musculoskeletal injuries is planned to be launched in 2004.
  • Use this button to undo last drawing action on sketch.
  • Use this button to redo last drawing action on sketch.
  • It is only now that we are beginning to take action on it.
  • I support, therefore, Commission statements and the Commissioner's action on this matter.

Alternatives:

  • take action on
  • act on
  • address
  • deal with
  • respond to

onward preparation

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday English.

'Onward preparation' refers to the continuation or progress of planning or arrangements for something. It implies moving forward with the preparation process.
  • That day, everyone has to clear their schedules and from tomorrow onwards, we'll get busy with the preparations.
  • Preparation for the development of minimum standards for sector-specific ID-cards, if appropriate (from 2005 onwards)
  • The textile 'invasion' from January 2005 onwards was perfectly foreseeable, and the Commission had made no preparations for it, nor did it react swiftly enough, worsening the conditions under which the European producers in the sector were struggling to adjust.
  • The Liberal Group believes that our main task should be to give our citizens the best possible preparation for this, through education and training, through continuing education from primary school onwards, and by setting an example ourselves.
  • Notes that problems are likely because of staff ageing and the resulting increasing number of individuals leaving the service (with some 180 staff members leaving the service each year from 2009 onwards); asks the Administration to make appropriation preparations for the likely increase in funding requirements;

Alternatives:

  • continuing preparation
  • further preparation
  • progressing with preparation
  • moving forward with planning
  • continuing to prepare

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