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adjective

ac·tive

ˈak-tiv

Synonyms of active

: characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation

an active life

: producing or involving action or movement

of a verb form or voice

: asserting that the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the action represented by the verb

Hits in "he hits the ball" is active.

: expressing action as distinct from mere existence or state

active verbs such as "eat" and "sing"

: quick in physical movement : lively

: marked by vigorous activity : busy

The stock market was active.

: requiring vigorous action or exertion

active sports

: having practical operation or results : effective

an active law

: disposed to action : energetic

took an active interest

: engaged in an action or activity

an active club member

of a volcano

: currently erupting or likely to erupt compare dormant sense 2a, extinct entry 1 sense 1b

: characterized by emission of large amounts of electromagnetic energy

an active galactic nucleus

: engaged in full-time service especially in the armed forces

active duty

: marked by present operation, transaction, movement, or use

an active account

: capable of acting or reacting : reacting readily

active nitrogen active ingredients

: tending to progress or to cause degeneration

active tuberculosis

of an electronic circuit element

: capable of controlling voltages or currents

d(1)

: requiring the expenditure of energy

active calcium ion uptake

(2)

: functioning by the emission of radiant energy or sound

radar is an active sensor

: still eligible to win the pot in poker

: moving down the line : visiting in the set

—used of couples in contra dances or square dances

medical

: producing active immunity

Active immunization against Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough, is now usually achieved with combined pertussis-tetanus-diphtheria (DTP) vaccine.—Scientific American Medicine

actively

adverb

activeness

noun

active

2 of 2

noun

plural actives

: an active person : one engaged in an action or activity

fraternity alumni and actives We announced in December that Instagram now has over 600 million monthly actives and recently passed 400 million daily actives.—Mark Zuckerberg

Synonyms

Adjective

alive

functional

functioning

going

live

living

operating

operational

operative

running

working

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Examples of active in a Sentence

Adjective

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.

the bank's active and inactive accounts

Recent Examples on the WebAdjective

Ignition also stands out as having the best customer support, in particular via their active and trendy online forum.

BC.Game: quite simply one of the best Bitcoin casinos for earning bonuses, with a four-tier welcome package that awards up to 280% matches.

—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024

Keeping up with Colby Jones Rookie guard Colby Jones was active and in uniform for Sacramento a few hours after turning in an extraordinary performance for the G League Stockton Kings.

—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2024

This goal aligns with my desire to be an active and engaged parent, fostering a healthy lifestyle for both myself and my daughter.

—Dana Santas, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024

No team has been more active ahead of the NHL trade deadline this week than the Colorado Avalanche, and that’s not a coincidence.

—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2024

In addition to the events listed earlier, Reece, who has been active in the Masons, booked the Masonic United Supreme Council, though that meeting didn't happen due to the COVID pandemic.

—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024

On Meta, Shein has more than 7,000 advertisements active, according to Meta’s Ad Library.

—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024

Even with Herro and Richardson out, Wright did not play in two straight games leading up to Thursday’s contest in Dallas despite being active and available.

—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024

Police said Wednesday that Hernandez’s disappearance remains an active investigation.

—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024

Noun

It is often formulated with other actives like vitamin C or niacinamide.

—Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023

Using too many harsh actives that disrupt the skin’s delicate microbial balance, and being overzealous with exfoliating agents, are huge culprits, as is excess exposure to UV, poor nutrition and even lack of sleep.

—Georgia Day, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023

Not only do the brand's formulas boast multiple beneficial actives, but they're also crafted without potentially harmful ingredients like sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, glute, sulfates, and parabens.

—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023

Formulated from a supercharged blend of novel anti-pigmentation actives at 14% concentration and 8 natural antioxidants sourced from the Swiss Alps, this potent concentrate works against the appearance of all types of dark spots and imperfections.

—Angela Lei, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023

This eye cream features a formula with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and 38 plant actives — including red algae, squalane, cacao, and coffee — for highly effective benefits.

—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023

Don’t use actives while healing Active skin treatments like retinol, chemical peels, and other exfoliants are often recommended to help target common skin concerns.

—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023

Created in 1998, cold caps work by cooling the scalp and constricting blood flow to the root, with the hopes of limiting the amount of chemotherapy actives that reach the hair.

—Tayler Adigun, Essence, 31 Oct. 2023

Skin care products with acne-fighting actives coupled with gentle supporting products like a fragrance-free moisturizer are your best bet here.

—Annie Blay, Allure, 16 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin āctīvus, from āctus (past participle of agere "to drive (cattle), cause to move, do") + -īvus -ive — more at agent

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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Phrases Containing active

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active-matrix

active duty

co-active

active site

optically active

sexually active

surface-active

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active

adjective

ac·tive

ˈak-tiv

: producing or involving action or movement

: representing the subject as performing the action expressed by the verb

"hits" in "she hits the ball" is an active verb

: having or requiring quick or energetic movements

an active child active sports

: ready for action

takes an active interest

: engaged or participating in an action or activity

an active member

: erupting or likely to erupt

an active volcano

: engaged in or requiring full-time service especially in the armed forces

active duty

: marked by present action or use

an active account a student's active vocabulary

: capable of acting or reacting

active ingredients

: tending to progress or increase

active tuberculosis

actively

adverb

activeness

noun

Medical Definition

active

adjective

ac·tive

ˈak-tiv

: capable of acting or reacting especially in some specific way

an active enzyme active nitrogen

: tending to progress or to cause degeneration

active tuberculosis

: exhibiting optical activity

: requiring the expenditure of energy

active calcium ion uptake

: producing active immunity

active immunization

actively

adverb

Legal Definition

active

adjective

ac·tive

: characterized or accomplished by action or effort

active concealment

compare passive

: engaged or participating in action or activity

paying child support but not otherwise an active parent

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GamesDaily CrosswordWord PuzzleWord FinderAll gamesFeaturedWord of the DaySynonym of the DayWord of the YearNew wordsLanguage storiesAll featuredPop cultureSlangEmojiMemesAcronymsGender and sexualityAll pop cultureWriting tipsGrammar Coach™Writing hubGrammar essentialsCommonly confusedAll writing tipsGamesFeaturedPop cultureWriting tipsactive[ ak-tiv ]show ipaSee synonyms for: activeactivelyactiveness on Thesaurus.comadjectiveengaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities.involving physical effort and action: active sports.having the power of quick motion; nimble: active as a gazelle.characterized by action, motion, volume, use, participation, etc.: an active market in wheat; an active list of subscribers.causing activity or change; capable of exerting influence (opposed to passive): active treason.effective (opposed to inert): active ingredients.Grammar. noting or pertaining to a voice of verbal inflection in which typically the subject of the sentence is represented as performing the action expressed by the verb (opposed to passive): Writes in He writes a letter every day is an active verb form.requiring or giving rise to action; practical: an active course.Geology. (of a volcano) having erupted within the last 10,000 years and likely to do so again or currently in a state of eruption.: Compare dormant (def. 6), extinct (def. 5). Accounting. profitable; busy: active accounts.requiring personal effort or attention; not automatic: an active alarm system.interest-bearing: active paper.Medicine/Medical. acting quickly; producing immediate effects: active remedies.Sociology. (of a crowd) engaging in purposeful activity, often of a militant nature.: Compare expressive (def. 4). Aerospace. able to transmit signals: an active communications satellite.Electronics. (of a device or system) acting as a source of electrical energy, as a generator, or capable of amplifying or converting voltages or currents, as a transistor or diode.(of a solar heating system) accumulating and distributing solar heat by mechanical means.Military. serving on active duty. See morenounGrammar. the active voice.a form or construction in the active voice.an active person, member, subscriber, etc.: The circular was mailed only to the actives on our list.Informal. something showing considerable action or activity: On the stock market there was heavy trading in the actives.See moreOrigin of active1First recorded in 1300–50; from Latin āctīvus; replacing Middle English actif, from Middle French, from Latin; see act, -ivesynonym study For active3. Active, energetic, strenuous, vigorous imply a liveliness and briskness in accomplishing something. Active suggests quickness and diligence as opposed to laziness or dilatory methods: an active and useful person. Energetic suggests forceful and intense, sometimes nervous, activity: conducting an energetic campaign. Strenuous implies arduous and zealous activity with a sense of urgency: a strenuous effort. Vigorous suggests strong, effective activity: using vigorous measures to accomplish an end.Other words for active1 acting; working; operative 4 agile, sprightlySee synonyms for active on Thesaurus.comOpposites for active1 lazy 5 sluggishSee antonyms for active on Thesaurus.comOther words from activeac·tive·ly, adverbac·tive·ness, nounnon·ac·tive, adjective, nounpre·ac·tive, adjectivepre·ac·tive·ness, nounqua·si-ac·tive, adjectivesem·i·ac·tive, adjectivesem·i·ac·tive·ness, nounsu·per·ac·tive, adjectivesu·per·ac·tive·ness, nounWords Nearby activeactivated mineactivated sludgeactivation analysisactivation energyactivatoractiveactive centreactive dutyactive galactic nucleusactive galaxyactive immunityDictionary.com Unabridged

Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use active in a sentenceUnlike molecular and antigen diagnostic tests, the FDA warned that blood-based antibody tests were not intended to diagnose an active infection but rather reveal if someone previously had the virus.The COVID-19 Charmer: How a Self-Described Felon Convinced Elected Officials to Try to Help Him Profit From the Pandemic | by Vianna Davila, Jeremy Schwartz and Lexi Churchill | September 25, 2020 | ProPublicaTo ensure you’re getting those steps in and staying active this fall, there are a few essential items you might need to elevate your home or gym workout routine.5 Fitness Products For Your Workout Routine This Fall | Jasmine Grant | September 25, 2020 | Essence.comOpposition groups with links to politically active churches — who were blamed for the recent virus resurgence — are planning a series of mass protests in the capital over the coming weeks.South Korea’s Religious Right Torpedoes the Fight Against COVID-19 | Fiona Zublin | September 24, 2020 | OzyIn 2018, Damer set up shop at an active geothermal area in New Zealand, named along the usual theme — Hells Gate — to test that hypothesis.Life on Earth may have begun in hostile hot springs | Jack J. Lee | September 24, 2020 | Science NewsAn initial handful of fine-dining partners has climbed to over 100 active and pledged members.This restaurant duo want a zero-carbon food system. Can it happen? | Bobbie Johnson | September 24, 2020 | MIT Technology Review“The United States had gone to war declaring it must destroy an active weapons of mass destruction program,” the Times reported.Political Memes That Absolutely Must Die in 2015 | Asawin Suebsaeng | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAlmost immediately, another group active at the protests called the Justice League snitches.De Blasio and the New York City Protesters Have No Blood on Their Hands | Jacob Siegel | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAlong the river, crumbling remnants of an active trading hub are overtaken by nature.The Congo's Forgotten Colonial Getaway | Nina Strochlic | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut, under the hawkish eye of the media and through a heavily active social media presence, she carried on as usual.Nicki Minaj Bares Her Own Vulnerability on ‘The Pinkprint’ | Rawiya Kameir | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFemale members have been involved in the carnage for the past two years, but never in such an active role.The New Face of Boko Haram’s Terror: Teen Girls | Nina Strochlic | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe must have motif first, then technique to adapt and adjust expression and to develop facility in the active agents.Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickWith the announcement of the thirty-six directors, it was possible to proceed to the active opening of the institutions.Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsHe became one of the assistants of Mr. Wesley, and was active in the service of the church.The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThe opposite of these two methods of rote learning is my method, which injects an active process between each pair of words.Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)He continued active till his 35th year, when he began to decline, and died of water in the chest.The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for activeactive/ (ˈæktɪv) /adjectivein a state of action; moving, working, or doing somethingbusy or involved: an active lifephysically energeticexerting influence; effective: an active ingredientgrammar denoting a voice of verbs used to indicate that the subject of a sentence is performing the action or causing the event or process described by the verb, as kicked in The boy kicked the football: Compare passive (def. 5)another word for nonstativebeing fully engaged in military service (esp in the phrase on active service)(of a volcano) erupting periodically; not extinct: Compare dormant (def. 3), extinct (def. 3)astronomy (of the sun) exhibiting a large number of sunspots, solar flares, etc, and a marked variation in intensity and frequency of radio emission: Compare quiet (def. 8)commerce producing or being used to produce profit, esp in the form of interest: active balancesof or denoting stocks or shares that have been actively bought and sold as recorded in the Official List of the London Stock Exchangeelectronics containing a source of power: an active networkcapable of amplifying a signal or controlling some function: an active component; an active communication satelliteSee morenoungrammar the active voicean active verbmainly US a member of an organization who participates in its activitiesOrigin of active1C14: from Latin āctīvus. See act, -iveDerived forms of activeactively, adverbactiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition

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Synonyms of active

as in operating

as in energetic

as in engaged

as in operatingas in energeticas in engaged

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active

adjective

Definition of active

as in operating

being in effective operation

the abandoned factory had not been active for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

operating

operational

operative

functioning

running

working

functional

going

in force

live

operable

alive

in commission

living

effective

viable

on line

into commission

useful

useable

effectual

in gear

productive

producing

dynamic

busy

usable

employable

serving

performing

flourishing

workable

thriving

bustling

humming

yielding

astir

roaring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inactive

dead

broken

inoperative

nonoperative

nonfunctional

nonfunctioning

useless

ineffective

ineffectual

nonoperational

nonactivated

nonoperating

deactivated

idle

dormant

inert

latent

arrested

quiescent

kaputt

decommissioned

unusable

kaput

inoperable

unworkable

unproductive

sleepy

fallow

lifeless

nonproductive

asleep

stagnating

vegetating

as in energetic

having much high-spirited energy and movement

the fish are active today, but we still haven't caught anything

Synonyms & Similar Words

energetic

lively

animated

animate

brisk

enthusiastic

bouncing

awake

spirited

cheerful

playful

vital

kinetic

vivacious

gay

perky

frisky

sprightly

sparky

springy

racy

peppy

spanking

jazzy

jaunty

agile

pert

mettlesome

zippy

eager

airy

bright

snappy

pizazzy

on the go

alert

pizzazzy

wide-awake

dapper

nimble

buoyant

dashing

spiffy

spry

effervescent

keen

upbeat

nervous

exuberant

boisterous

bubbly

chirpy

chipper

sparkly

open-eyed

ebullient

impish

agog

high-spirited

frolicsome

high-strung

chirrupy

skittish

pixieish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inactive

dead

limp

lifeless

inanimate

listless

lazy

languid

leaden

inert

indolent

weary

tired

sluggish

sleepy

lethargic

lackadaisical

vapid

languishing

spiritless

languorous

apathetic

impassive

stolid

boring

tedious

dull

unambitious

torpid

irksome

phlegmatic

as in engaged

involved in often constant activity

all morning the crowd at the coffeehouse kept Marion and her helper pretty active

Synonyms & Similar Words

engaged

diligent

busy

employed

occupied

working

preoccupied

industrious

assiduous

immersed

bustling

sedulous

laborious

hopping

absorbed

lively

operating

focused

vibrant

concentrating

operational

functioning

buzzing

energetic

tied-up

operative

thriving

animated

going

humming

vigorous

functional

flourishing

focussed

engrossed

running

happening

hardworking

tireless

living

intent

alive

knee-deep

indefatigable

swamped

astir

untiring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inactive

idle

unemployed

free

unoccupied

passive

dormant

latent

quiescent

sleepy

inert

lifeless

unbusy

slow

asleep

dead

dull

inoperative

nonoperating

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active adjective

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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. physically/mentally active

Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

having a lot to dobusyI was busy clearing out the shed.up to your ears in somethingI'm up to my ears in chores!up to your eyeballs in somethingDon't bother her - she's up to her eyeballs in paperwork.up to your eyes in somethingI'm up to my eyes in work at the moment.up to your neck in somethingI can't help, I'm up to my neck in schoolwork.have your hands fullI have my hands full with the kids at the moment, so I can't take on any more work.

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More examplesFewer examplesIt's good for old people to stay active if they can.I had an active social life when I was at college.At 84 he's still quite active, although he walks with the aid of a stick.It was a very active day on the stock market today.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Busy and active

abustle

be (as) busy as a bee idiom

be all go idiom

be at work idiom

be back in harness idiom

boot

floruit

frenetic

frenetically

gangbusters

girlie swot

peak

plate

rev

rough and tumble idiom

run around

run round

run round in circles idiom

run round like a headless chicken idiom

spread

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active adjective

(INVOLVED)

B2 involved in a particular activity: active in She's very active in (= involved in) local politics. Enemy forces remain active in the mountainous areas around the city.politically active Both of his parents were very politically active.sexually active It is important to educate children before they become sexually active.take an active role in He takes an active role in the team nowadays.play an active role in The family plays an active role in the local community.active member She's an active member of her trade union (= not only belongs to it, but does work to help it).

More examplesFewer examplesThey both play an active part in their local church.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Busy and active

abustle

be (as) busy as a bee idiom

be all go idiom

be at work idiom

be back in harness idiom

boot

floruit

frenetic

frenetically

gangbusters

girlie swot

peak

plate

rev

rough and tumble idiom

run around

run round

run round in circles idiom

run round like a headless chicken idiom

spread

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active adjective

(VOLCANO)

C1 An active volcano is one that might erupt (= throw out hot liquid rock or other matter) at any time.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Geology: earthquakes & volcanic eruptions

aftershock

crater

fault line

geyser

lahar

magma

non-volcanic

phreatic

pyroclastic

quake

seismically

seismograph

shock wave

tectonically

temblor

the Richter scale

tremor

volcanic

volcano

vulcanicity

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active adjective

(GRAMMAR)

B1 language An active verb or sentence is one in which the subject is the person or thing that performs the stated action: "Catrin told me" is an active sentence, and "I was told by Catrin" is passive. Compare

passive adjective

More examplesFewer examplesWhen you use active verbs in your written work, rather than passive ones, it sounds clearer and more direct.Active sentences, such as 'The dog chased the cat', are more concise than passive sentences like 'The cat was chased by the dog'.Speechwriters should use active verbs for a strong, direct style.The sentence 'Oranges contain vitamin C' uses an active verb.In the sentence 'A thief stole my wallet', the verb is active and in the past simple tense.

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Linguistics: verb forms, tenses & types of verbs

accusative

art

auxiliary

bare infinitive

bent

continuous

copula

finite

gerund

modality

non-finite

non-progressive

passive

passivization

perfective

phrasal verb

subjunctive

the active voice

the past continuous

the past tense

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Grammar

Word order and focusThere are a number of ways in which we can arrange subjects, verbs, objects, complements and adjuncts within a clause. Depending on how we arrange them, we can focus on certain elements over others, especially if we arrange them in an unusual way. …

Word order: structuresThere are a number of options which we can use to add emphasis or focus within a clause. …

Indirect object versus prepositional complementWhen we talk about someone receiving something, we can express it using the typical word order: indirect object (io) + direct object (do). …

Active and passive voiceActive voice is the typical word order. That is when we put the subject (the doer) first, followed by the new information (which is the focus): …

Cleft sentencesCleft means ‘divided’ and in a cleft sentence a single message is divided across two clauses. We use cleft sentences, especially in speaking, to connect what is already understood to what is new to the listener. By doing this we can focus on the new information. There are different types of cleft sentence. …

activenoun [ S ] uk

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the active

→

the active voice

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Linguistics: verb forms, tenses & types of verbs

accusative

art

auxiliary

bare infinitive

bent

continuous

copula

finite

gerund

modality

non-finite

non-progressive

passive

passivization

perfective

phrasal verb

subjunctive

the active voice

the past continuous

the past tense

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active | American Dictionary

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active adjective

(DOING SOMETHING)

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doing something as you usually do, or being able to do something physically or mentally: He was still an active runner at 55. She’s active in state politics (= involved in it). She intends to remain politically active. His National Guard unit was put on active duty (= made part of the regular fighting force).

An active volcano is one that might begin to throw out hot gases, liquid, or rocks at any time.

active adjective

(GRAMMAR)

[ not gradable ]

grammar describing a verb or sentence in which the subject is the person or thing that does what is stated: In "Alex gave me a gift," the verb "give" is active, and in "I was given a gift by Alex," "give" is passive.

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He isn’t actively involved in the day-to-day management of the business anymore.

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active | Business English

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busy with or involved in a particular activity: active in sth He expects to remain active in commodity trading in London. She claims to be active in almost every aspect of her business.

doing something practical rather than allowing a situation to develop by itself: an active member/participant He has been an active member of the Executive Committee since 2004.an active part/role Employees who take an active part in the project feel more involved and more responsible about the results. active participation/interventionactive in sth We would expect countries whose firms are highly globalized to be more active in adopting e-commerce. See also

proactive

FINANCE involving a lot of buying and selling of shares, etc.: active buying/trading Trading was most active in five-year maturities. The session was active early, but volume dropped off after midday. This made Intel the second-most active stock in U.S. trading.

used to describe a company that is selling goods and services or doing business, especially in a particular place: Whitbread was especially active but several other brewers were also buying at the rate of 20 or 30 a year.be active in sth The company is active in a wide range of businesses, including oil, chemicals, and construction. Over the last ten years, the company has become active in Europe.

working or being used at a particular time: active accounts/cardholders/customers The company has more than one million active cardholders, with about 44% of all group sales being made through the card. active employees/members The organization releases a weekly survey of the number of active oil and gas drilling rigs in the U.S. and Canada.

IT relating to programs, etc. that are being used at a particular time: Click the associated tab in a bar running across the screen, and the selected page opens in the active window.

(Definition of active from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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Stories are told of physically active and diet-conscious individuals who find they have high blood cholesterol.