Take action vs take actions

Both 'take action' and 'take actions' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Take action' is more commonly used when referring to a single decisive step or measure, while 'take actions' is used when referring to multiple steps or measures. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a singular action or multiple actions.

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Take action

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'take action' when referring to a single decisive step or measure that needs to be taken.

Examples:

It's time to take action on climate change.
The company decided to take action against the unfair treatment of its employees.

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Take action to standardize or improve the process.
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The government decided to take action.
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Starving, facing a hostile neighbor, we had to take action.
While they play politics, we'll take action.
At least we inspired them to take action.
Will is what makes you take action.
But to take action, support from the Republic Senate we will need.
It is time for Death Watch to take action.
Having them conduct business on camera will force the government to take action.
You can't take action without Maxine learning who you really are.

Alternatives:

take a step
take a measure
take a decision

take actions

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'take actions' when referring to multiple steps or measures that need to be taken.

Examples:

The government needs to take actions to improve the economy.
She took various actions to resolve the conflict.

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Mar 28, 2021 ... Specifically, can I say "You need to take actions to fix the issue." in the first scenario, if multiple measures are indeed involved in the ...
We're counting on people like you to take actions that will help us pass common-sense laws and implement policies that will save lives.
' We don't want to take actions that would contribute to the further militarization of Syria (USA Today).

Alternatives:

take steps
take measures
take decisions

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