Not just sit around daydreaming (3)

I believe the answer is:

act

(Other definitions for act that I've seen before include "Function" , "Perform theatrically" , "Perform(ance)" , "Perform on stage" , "Subdivision of a play" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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