decisive action

noun

: an action or actions done quickly and with confidence

In emergency situations, one must be able to take decisive action.

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Keleher, of Funny or Die’s The Egos, meanwhile will play Seth, who may seem like the ideal police officer, but the job requires quick, decisive action — and that, alas, is something that doesn’t come naturally to him. —

Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024 The executives at Fox, however, took quick and decisive action to right the ship. —

Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024 Companies must ensure that leaders have both the authority and support to take decisive action—this element is often missing. —

Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Sarah helps leaders enhance their executive presence, replace second-guessing with decisive action, and equips them to live powerfully and lead fluently. —

Sarah Mann, Harvard Business Review, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decisive action

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