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To leap into action is to respond immediately and energetically to a situation requiring effort or intervention.
The phrase emphasizes sudden transition from inactivity to vigorous engagement: When the alarm sounded, the firefighters leapt into action.
It often describes emergency response or seizing an opportunity without hesitation.
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- urgencyPressing need for action
- mobilizeOrganize for action
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- do or dieRequiring total commitment
bound · commit · spring · opportunity · jump at the chance · embark · dash · dive · take the plunge · pounce · determination · propel · galvanize · decide · lunge · enthusiasm · undertake · challenge
leap into actionhesitate
Pause in uncertainty
deliberate · drag one's feet · procrastinate · dither · pause
leap into actiondo nothing
Remain inactive deliberately
stand by · sit on one's hands · stay put · stand still · freeze
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