acting
act‧ing1 /ˈæktɪŋ/ 
adjective
acting2 noun [uncountable]
the job or skill of performing in plays and films ⇨ drama
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adjective Word Family: noun: act, action ≠ inaction, activity ≠ inactivity, reaction, interaction, overacting; adjective: acting, active ≠ inactive; verb: act ≠ overact; adverb: actively
acting manager/head teacher/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| II |
noun [uncountable]the job or skill of performing in plays and films ⇨ drama