Phrasal Verb: Act upon

Phrasal Verb: Act upon


Meaning: To take action because of something like information received

Example: The police were ACTING UPON a tip-off.

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Phrasal Verb: Act upon


Meaning: Affect

Example: The enzyme ACTS UPON certain proteins.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 4 phrasal verbs with 'ACT'

- Act on
- Act out
- Act up
- Act upon

 

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