Arthur’s jargon buster
What does “Action” mean?
Do or deal with something.
“A verb in search of an actual action.” — Arthur
In context
“We will action this” is a vague promise. It can mean anything from sending a message to completing the job.
A clearer version
“I will send the replacement part tomorrow.”
Where it gets vague
Say exactly what you will do and when.
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