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PRONUNCIATION OF ACTION STATIONS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ACTION STATIONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Action stations can act as a noun and an exclamation.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES ACTION STATIONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Action Stations

Action Stations is the general signal to the personnel of a warship that combat with a hostile attacker is imminent or deemed probable. The alarm is also used as a preventative measure: for example, just before dawn when cruising in hostile waters and the possibility of air or submarine attack is deemed particularly high, although no active contacts exist. The term is also used in Royal Navy installations and bases, as well as Royal Air Force airbases and installations. Action Stations is equivalent to the United States Navy's 'General Quarters', and replaces the 'beat to quarters' instruction common during the age of sail. Example of an Action Stations announcement Hands to action stations, hands to action stations. Assume Damage control state 1 condition Zulu. The air-raid warning is red. Aboard ship, Action Stations is indicated by an alarm signal issued over the ship's bells or horns. This is usually followed by an announcement giving specific information, then a repeat of the alarm signal, after which the alarm is silenced.

Definition of action stations in the English dictionary

The first definition of action stations in the dictionary is the positions taken up by individuals in preparation for or during a battle. Other definition of action stations is a command to take up such positions. Action stations is also a warning to get ready for something.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ACTION STATIONS

action at a distance
action committee
action figure
action film
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action hero
action man
action movie
action painting
action plan
action point
action potential
action replay
action shot
action-packed
actionable
actionable intelligence
actionably
actioner
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WORDS THAT END LIKE ACTION STATIONS

accommodations
alterations
combinations
communications
conditions
congratulations
connections
directions
foundations
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
instructions
limitations
millions
public relations
reflections
relations
representations
telecommunications
transactions
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Synonyms and antonyms of action stations in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «action stations» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ACTION STATIONS

Find out the translation of action stations to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of action stations from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «action stations» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

操作站
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estaciones de acción
570 millions of speakers

English

action stations
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कार्रवाई स्टेशनों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

محطات العمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

действий станции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estações de ação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কর্ম স্টেশন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

stations d´action
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Stesen tindakan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aktionsstationen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アクション局
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

액션 스테이션
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Stasiun aksi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trạm hành động
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நடவடிக்கை நிலையங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रिया केंद्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hareket istasyonları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stazioni di azione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Stacje działania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дій станції
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stații de acțiune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σταθμούς δράση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aksie stasies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aktionsstationer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

handling stasjoner
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of action stations

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ACTION STATIONS»

The term «action stations» is normally little used and occupies the 116.898 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ACTION STATIONS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about action stations

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACTION STATIONS»

Discover the use of action stations in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to action stations and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Action Stations
Rendered vulnerable by budget cuts on military defense, Earth and its colonies are ill-prepared for an attack by the feline warrior race of the Kilrathi, and Commander Winston Turner fears that the human race has made a fatal mistake.
William R. Forstchen, 1997
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Action Stations!: U-Boat Warefare in the Clyde in Two World Wars
Naval warfare, Scotland, River Clyde, Firth of Clyde, 1914-1918, 1939-1945, U-boat, U-33, HMS Gleaner, HMS Hood, Greenock, Dunoon, Alastair Alexander, Karl Donitz, RMS Queen Elizabeth, Enigma
Alastair Alexander, 2013
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Action Stations Revisited 3 Se England
Military airfields in Kent, through Sussex, Hampshire up to Swindon in Wiltshire are all in this new third volume of the Action Stations Revisited series.
David Lee, 2009
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Action Stations Revisited: Wales and the Midlands
This volume details the often over-looked aviation heritage of Wales and the Midlands, including former RAF, Navy and Amerian airbases and the hsitory of sites such as Castle Donington, better known today as East Midlands airport.
Michael John Frederick Bowyer, Tim McLelland, 2011
5
Tracing Your Air Force Ancestors
They are organized geographically with each book covering a specific part of Britain but historically they cover most of the twentieth century: Action Stations 1: Wartime Military Airfields of East Anglia, 1939—1945, by Michael J F Bowyer ( 1979) ...
Phil Tomaselli, 2007
6
Action Stations: A Guide to Part II of the Promotion Examination
The new edition of Action Stations answers all the questions that a UK officer may have about Part II of the sergeants and inspectors promotion examination.
Jane's Information Group, 2003
7
Action Stations: A Study of Organizational Sub-cultural ...
How can perspectives of three separate sub-cultures contribute to successful change initiatives?
Martin Underwood, 2006
8
Let's Get Colouring Fireman Sam Action Stations
Let's Get Colouring with Fireman Sam! With things to draw and lots of pictures to colour in, children will love getting creative with their favourite characters in this fun-filled book.
‎2012
9
The Official U-Boat Commanders Handbook
355 - Free Distribution of Action Stations 356 - The object of the “distribution of action stations” is to contact a particular enemy unit, which must be mentioned in the instructions (order). Action stations are defined in the instructions (order) in ...
Bob Carruthers
10
Digital Storytelling
The Action Stations series books show both why and how teachers can practically and meaningfully use new technologies in their classroom to develop digital literacy, analytical and thinking skills.
Adam Brice, Richard Lambert, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACTION STATIONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term action stations is used in the context of the following news items.
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Society: Rachel has Magnum's on ice
... because when she gets back, it will be action stations for Jenny who has landed a Friday night entertainment slot, sponsored by Diet Coke. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
The science of throwing: Action stations
“There are enough bowlers with suspect actions who should be scrutinised and probably haven't been.” When Geoff Allardice, the ICC's ... «Wisden India, Jul 15»
3
HSJ Live 03.07.2015: Specialised drug and treatment decisions …
Action stations & tankers on route. Another resilience test 4 us. — Tracy Bullock (@TracyBullock12) July 3, 2015. 10.07am The Daily Telegraph ... «Health Service Journal, Jul 15»
4
Action stations at UTV Ireland as 'plan' is promised
At UTV Ireland they probably don't want to be reminded of the teatime news bulletin of Monday, June 22nd. That day the news slot drew an ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
5
A Cure For Asthma Might Be Closer Than You'd Think, New Study …
Nociceptors are the body's alert system: they detect horrible stimuli and immediately cause the body to go into “action stations” mode. «Bustle, Jul 15»
6
Subway and Laser Quest event
Then there will be two games of Laser Quest at Action Stations, and guests have been asked to bring a drink. Dynamic Dart Advertisement. «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
7
View from the Street: Government's tantrum over ABC still rolling …
Flags, run up the Battle Ensign, sound Action Stations, signal Unca Rupes, Pollsters and Admiralty, this is an opportunity for a return salvo, ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 15»
8
Action Stations! A quick guide to the Australian Action Cam market
The new GoPro Hero LCD+ (RRP $429) is positioned above the entry level GoPro Hero (RRP $129), but beneath the high-end Hero4 Black ... «Appliance Retailer, Jun 15»
9
Mike Rowbottom: The IT Crowd ensuring Baku 2015 keeps …
Action stations in the early hours of Thursday morning. The Deputy Minister of Communications personally supervised the investigative work, ... «Insidethegames.biz, Jun 15»
10
Tall Ships Belfast 2015: Ships ahoy - it's one week to go
The one week countdown is on until the 2015 Tall Ships Belfast event kicks off in the city - and it's a case of action stations for everyone ... «Belfast Live, Jun 15»

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