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General

Action this

To take the required action on a request.

Plain English

Do something about this.

If you’re new here

'Action' is being used as a verb. It means: this needs a response or a task from you.

What they probably mean

“Please do this. Ideally today.”

Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.

Seen in the wild

“Please action this by EOD.”

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En français

Faire le suivi nécessaire.

Bureaucracy level

Easy · 2/5

How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.

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GC Simplified is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, and it does not provide official advice. Plain language is an interpretation, and interpretations can be wrong. Always verify against the source and your organization’s own guidance before acting.