Definitions: active (English) | Tradukka [Malagasy]

Definitions — English

active

Being in physical motion: active fish in the aquarium.
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Functioning or capable of functioning.
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Marked by energetic activity; busy: active stock and bond markets; spent an active day sightseeing.
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Involving or requiring physical exertion and energy: an active workout at the gym.
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Being in a state of action; not quiescent: active hostilities along the border.
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Erupting or liable to erupt; not dormant: an active volcano.
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Marked by or involving direct participation: took an active interest in politics; played an active role on the committee.
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Currently in use or effect: an active membership.
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Openly acknowledged or expressed: an active dislike of the new neighbors.
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Producing an intended action or effect: active ingredients.
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Grammar Indicating that the subject of the sentence is performing or causing the action expressed by the verb. Used of a verb form or voice.
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Grammar Expressing action rather than a state of being. Used of verbs such as run, speak, and move.
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Producing profit, interest, or dividends: active accounts; active stocks.
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Electronics Being a source of electrical energy, as a generator.
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Electronics Capable of converting or amplifying voltages or currents, as a diode or transistor.
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Being on full military duty and receiving full pay.
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Grammar The active voice.
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Grammar A construction or form in the active voice.
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A participating member of an organization: union actives.
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Definitions ➞ active