Phrasal verbs

  act out (perform something through physical actions and gestures): We will act out the story on stage. You should act out this scene without referring to the text.   (express your feelings through your behavior): Please try not to act out your anger.   act out – English Vocabulary

  act on (act in accordance with): I was acting on the instructions of senior managers. You should act on your father’s advice. John will act on the information he has.   (affect): This medicine only acts on infected tissue.   act on – English Vocabulary

  act for (represent someone, do something on behalf of): If you can’t afford a lawyer, the government will appoint one to act for you. She gave her attorney full authority to act for her.   act for – English Vocabulary

  act as  (work as, do the duty of) He will act as the head of the department until the boss returns from vacation. I’ll act as your manager from now on.   act as – English Vocabulary

  bring down (reduce the price or level of something) The government aims to bring down housing prices. The ice cubes will bring down her temperature. (cause to fall or collapse) This weapon will bring down any jet fighter. (defeat or cause to lose power) Some neighboring countries are trying …