List of words that describe actions

actionDescriptors.md

Inspired by Verhalten, Handeln, Interagieren, Hirschauer: https://www.theorie.soziologie.uni-mainz.de/files/2019/09/2016_Praxthe_Verhalten-Handeln-Interagieren.pdf

And https://feelingswheel.com/

Happy about more suggestions, except for ones that are mainly used in management.

Proactive actions

• initiate
• trigger
• drive
• implement
• cause
• stimulate
• bring into being
• ignite
• mobilize
• enforce

Do routinely

• carry out
• practice
• handle
• attend to
• maintain
• exercise (a skill)
• utilize
• operate
• work through (sequence)

Let happen (outside focus)

• oversee
• scan
• monitor
• observe
• accompany
• go along with
• take part in
• join
• rely on
• pass on
• delegate
• assist

Let happen (to you)

• accept
• permit
• undergo
• concede to
• live with
• endure

Strongly Prevent

• suppress
• prevent
• block
• repress
• counteract

Lightly prevent

• inhibit
• contain
• restrain
• limit

not to be affected

• circumvent
• ignore
• insulate