in the act

1. In the process of doing something. For example, The police caught the robber in the act , or I was in the act of closing the window . [Second half of 1600s]

2. Performing sexual intercourse, as in Her father caught them in the act . [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

This raised the suspicions of casino staff, who allegedly caught them in the act on Thursday.

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Other measures in the act include supporting the creation of areas of linguistic significance in Gaelic communities so ministers can better target policies to support the language's growth.

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Indeed: That requirement is right there in the act.

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“Trying to catch a fellow in the act of howling, is that it? Well, let me tell you something, young pup. If there’s any howling coming from the attic of Ashton Place, it’s none of your beeswax. Anyway, you’ve done a fair share of howling yourselves, haven’t you?”

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Flanker Morgan suffered the problem in the act of scoring one of Wales' four tries, while number eight Aaron Wainwright was also forced off.

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