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- Dictionaryactive/ˈaktɪv/
adjective
- 1. engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits: "although he was seventy he was still robust and active" Similar Opposite
- 2. pursuing an occupation or activity at a particular place or in a particular way: "the artist was active in the 1920s"
noun
- 1. an active form of a verb.
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ACTIVE definition: 1. busy with a particular activity: 2. involved in a particular activity: 3. An active volcano is…. Learn more.
How to use active in a sentence. characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation; producing or involving action or movement… See the full definition
Definition of 'active' active. (æktɪv ) 1. adjective B1. Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things. Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing. ...a long and active life. Synonyms: busy, involved, occupied, engaged More Synonyms of active. 2. adjective.
very involved in an organization or planned activity: an active member of the church. He played an active role in the campaign. Fewer examples. She's been very active in the campaign. She was very active in the fight against drugs. He's an active member of the Labour Party.
taking part. involved in something; making a determined effort and not leaving something to happen by itself. They were both politically active. his active involvement/participation in the arts. She takes an active part in school life.
1. Being in physical motion: active fish in the aquarium. 2. Functioning or capable of functioning. 3. a. Marked by energetic activity; busy: active stock and bond markets; spent an active day sightseeing. b. Involving or requiring physical exertion and energy: an active workout at the gym.
Something that is active is characterized by movement and action. That action might be a random or temporary movement, such as someone who is active and exercises only now and then, or something continuous, like an active strain of a virus.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Grammar, Chemistry ac‧tive1 /ˈæktɪv/ S2 W2 adjective 1 busy always busy doing things, especially physical or mental activities OPP inactive games for active youngsters She’s over 80, but is still very active. active life/lifestyle My father always led a very active life. active ...
1. adjective. Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things. With three active little kids running around, there was plenty to keep me busy. Synonyms: busy, involved, occupied, engaged More Synonyms of active. 2. adjective. If you have an active mind or imagination, you are always thinking of new things.
adjective. us / ˈæk.tɪv / uk / ˈæk.tɪv / active adjective (BUSY) Add to word list. B1. busy with a particular activity: remain active He is 90 years old, but remains active in the local community. stay active The goal of our organization is to make sure that people stay active. keep active You have to try to keep active as you grow older.
