1. (

• action ,
• sue ,
• litigate ,
• process

) institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination" ;

2. (

• carry_through ,
• accomplish ,
• execute ,
• carry_out ,
• action ,
• fulfill ,
• fulfil

) put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation" ;