Meaning
To perform an action in response to a situation or problem.
Cultural Background
In Gulf corporate culture, 'اتخاذ إجراء' is often associated with the 'Nizam' (system). It is used to show that the company follows international standards of governance. In Egypt, the phrase is very common in government offices (Maslahat). You might hear 'لازم ناخد إجراء' (Egyptian dialect version) when dealing with paperwork. In the Levant, while 'اتخذ إجراء' is used formally, in social activism, you'll hear 'تحرك' (Move/Act) more often to inspire the public. In Morocco and Tunisia, this phrase is used in official media, but in daily life, French loanwords or 'darja' equivalents are more common.
Use the Plural
In 90% of professional contexts, use the plural 'إجراءات' (ijra'at). It sounds more comprehensive and authoritative.
Don't over-formalize
Don't use this with your spouse or kids for small things like 'taking action' to clean the room. It sounds like you're treating them like employees.
Meaning
To perform an action in response to a situation or problem.
Use the Plural
In 90% of professional contexts, use the plural 'إجراءات' (ijra'at). It sounds more comprehensive and authoritative.
Don't over-formalize
Don't use this with your spouse or kids for small things like 'taking action' to clean the room. It sounds like you're treating them like employees.
The 'Wasta' Context
Using this phrase in a dispute often signals that you are moving away from personal favors and towards formal legal channels.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'اتخذ'.
يجب على الشركة أن _______ إجراءات صارمة ضد التحرش.
The verb 'تتخذ' is the correct Form VIII present tense for a feminine subject (الشركة).
Which preposition is most appropriate in this legal context?
سنتخذ إجراءات قانونية _______ كل من يخالف القانون.
'ضد' (against) is the standard preposition for taking action against violators.
Match the type of 'إجراء' to the situation.
1. خرق عقد عمل | 2. موظف يتأخر دائماً | 3. فيروس في الكمبيوتر
Legal for contracts, disciplinary for employees, security for viruses.
Complete the dialogue with the most professional response.
العميل: 'لقد تعرضت للاحتيال من قبل أحد بائعيكم!' الموظف: 'نحن نعتذر جداً، _______.'
This is the most formal and reassuring professional response.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesيجب على الشركة أن _______ إجراءات صارمة ضد التحرش.
The verb 'تتخذ' is the correct Form VIII present tense for a feminine subject (الشركة).
سنتخذ إجراءات قانونية _______ كل من يخالف القانون.
'ضد' (against) is the standard preposition for taking action against violators.
1. خرق عقد عمل | 2. موظف يتأخر دائماً | 3. فيروس في الكمبيوتر
Legal for contracts, disciplinary for employees, security for viruses.
العميل: 'لقد تعرضت للاحتيال من قبل أحد بائعيكم!' الموظف: 'نحن نعتذر جداً، _______.'
This is the most formal and reassuring professional response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is understood but sounds like a literal translation from English. 'اتخذت' is the proper Arabic collocation.
No, you can take action to improve something good, but it usually implies solving a problem or addressing a specific situation.
'إجراء' is a formal procedure or step. 'عمل' is a general word for work or doing.
Use 'اتخاذ إجراءات قانونية' (ittakhadh ijra'at qanuniyya).
The phrase itself is Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha). Dialects have their own versions, but everyone understands this in a professional context.
In marketing, 'Call to Action' is usually translated as 'دعوة لاتخاذ إجراء'.
The opposite is 'التقاعس' (negligence/failing to act) or 'عدم فعل شيء'.
Yes, usually 'إجراءً' or 'إجراءات' is the object, but you can also say 'اتخذت الإدارة إجراءً' (The management took action).
Yes, a referee can 'take action' (اتخاذ إجراء) against a player, like giving a red card.
Absolutely. It's a great 'power verb' for your experience section.
Related Phrases
اتخذ تدابير
similarTo take precautions/measures
قام بخطوة
similarTo take a step
باشر العمل
builds onTo commence work
وضع حداً لـ
specialized formTo put an end to
تدخل
similarTo intervene
