Active - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈæktɪv|  American pronunciation of the word active
Brit.  |ˈæktɪv|  British pronunciation of the word active

noun

- chemical agent capable of activity
- the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
'The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice
- a person who is a participating member of an organization
the club issues a list of members, both the actives and the retirees

adjective

- engaged in or ready for military or naval operations (syn: fighting)
on active duty
- taking part in an activity (syn: participating)
an active member of the club
he was politically active
- in operation (syn: alive)
an active tradition

Extra examples

We stay active during the cold winter months by skiing and ice skating.

We are active members of our church.

While many give money to the organization, only a few are active participants.

She was politically active as a volunteer for her state representative.

They take an active interest in their children's education.

He has taken a more active role in the production of this album.

Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing.

She's over 80, but is still very active.

My father always led a very active life.

He became politically active at college.

The Bureau is active in promoting overseas investment.

Encourage students to take an active part in discussions.

She took an active interest in local charities.

We're taking active steps (=doing practical things) to deal with the problem.

We maintain active links with other European universities.

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