Time is an aspect of Activity. within a round, a character may perform one ior more activities by what is allowed of their actions economy.
Its a small thing, done either concurrent or takes only a fraction of a second. Interacting with 1 object, using a trigger/command word, shouting or speaking up to 5 words, giving a hand gesture, and performing a 1 movement measure (5’/3m) movement adjustment on a target the character is engaged with (they must remain engaged). Characters with a Kinetic Aptitude of 3 or higher get an extra free action.
This includes, but is not limited to: