agiscono

Agiscono is the third person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb agire, meaning they act or they take action. It is used to describe actions carried out by a subject, whether individuals, groups, organizations, or authorities, in the present tense.

Etymology and form: The verb agire comes from Latin agere, meaning to do or to act. In Italian, agire is an -ire verb that follows an -isc- verb pattern in the present tense, so its present indicative forms are agisco, agisci, agisce, agiamo, agite, agiscono. The form agiscono specifically marks the third person plural.

Conjugation overview: Present indicative -io forms: io agisco; tu agisci; lui/lei agisce; noi agiamo; voi agite; loro agiscono. The -isc- characteristic appears in all but the first and second person plural forms, which reflects a common pattern among certain Italian -ire verbs.

Usage notes: Agire is versatile and used in various contexts. It can describe personal actions, behavioral conduct, or the actions taken by organizations and institutions. For example, "Le aziende agiscono conformemente alle leggi" means the companies act in accordance with the laws. The term can be combined with adverbs or prepositional phrases to specify manner or rationale, such as "agiscono rapidamente" (they act quickly) or "agiscono per proteggere i consumatori."

See also: agire, azione, azioni. The noun azione (action) is derived from the same root and is often used in related discussions of actions, deeds, or moves in politics, law, and daily life.