he is the acting manager — fa le veci del direttore
to do some acting — fare del teatro (or del cinema)
the acting was marvellous — la recitazione è stata fantastica
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
act|ing — «AK tihng», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. temporarily taking another s place and doing his duties; substitute: »While the governor was sick, the lieutenant governor was acting governor. 2. specially prepared for actors use (provided with full stage… … Useful english dictionary
self-act|ing — «SEHLF AK tihng», adjective. 1. working of itself: »a self acting machine. 2. acting automatically without the manipulation or mechanism which would otherwise be required: »the self acting feed of a boring mill … Useful english dictionary
play|act|ing — play act|ing or play|act|ing «PLAY AK tihng», noun. 1. the acting of plays; dramatic performance. 2. Figurative. the action of making believe; pretending … Useful english dictionary
play-act|ing — or play|act|ing «PLAY AK tihng», noun. 1. the acting of plays; dramatic performance. 2. Figurative. the action of making believe; pretending … Useful english dictionary
acting — act|ing1 [ æktıŋ ] adjective only before noun doing the work of the usual person in a particular job while they are not there, or until a new person starts: After Smith died, she took over as acting leader of the party. acting act|ing 2 [ æktıŋ ] … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
acting — act‧ing [ˈæktɪŋ] adjective acting head/chairman/director etc someone who does an important job while the usual person is not there, or until a new person is chosen for the job: • Mr Smith is currently acting general manager of the development… … Financial and business terms
dou|ble-act|ing — «DUHB uhl AK tihng», adjective. = double action (defs. 1, 2): (Cf. ↑double action) »[A] double acting pump…throws water at each stroke (Edward Knight) … Useful english dictionary
sin|gle-act|ing — «SIHNG guhl AK tihng», adjective. that acts in one direction only: »A single acting engine exerts force on the piston or pistons only on one end … Useful english dictionary
Acting — Act ing, a. 1. Operating in any way. [1913 Webster] 2. Doing duty for another; officiating; as, an acting superintendent. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
acting — act•ing [[t]ˈæk tɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) serving temporarily, esp. as a substitute during another s absence: the acting mayor[/ex] 2) sbz designed, adapted, prepared, or suitable for stage performance 3) sbz the art, profession, or activity of performing … From formal English to slang
acting out — An overt act or set of actions that provides an emotional outlet for the expression of emotional conflicts (usually unconscious). * * * act·ing out (akґting out) the expression of unconscious feelings and fantasies in behavior; reacting to… … Medical dictionary
