act correctly

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

to behave or take action in the proper manner

correctlyVERB + ADVERB

Categories:

act

Examples (10)

  • In a difficult situation, it is important to act correctly and ethically.
  • The manual outlines how employees are expected to act correctly during a system failure.
  • When the fire alarm sounds, please remain calm and act correctly by following the evacuation plan.
  • The lawyer advised his client that he must act correctly in court to avoid further penalties.
  • She always taught her children the importance of acting correctly, even when no one is watching.
  • If you had acted correctly from the beginning, we wouldn't be in this mess.
  • We trust that the new manager will act correctly and in the best interest of the team.
  • Are you sure you acted correctly by sharing that confidential information?
  • History shows that leaders who act correctly earn the respect of their people.
  • The robot is programmed to act correctly based on the data it receives.