active: betekenis en definities

Being in physical motion: active fish in the aquarium.

Functioning or capable of functioning.

Marked by energetic activity; busy: active stock and bond markets; spent an active day sightseeing.

Involving or requiring physical exertion and energy: an active workout at the gym.

Being in a state of action; not quiescent: active hostilities along the border.

Erupting or liable to erupt; not dormant: an active volcano.

Marked by or involving direct participation: took an active interest in politics; played an active role on the committee.

Currently in use or effect: an active membership.

Openly acknowledged or expressed: an active dislike of the new neighbors.

Producing an intended action or effect: active ingredients.

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.

Grammar Expressing action rather than a state of being. Used of verbs such as run, speak, and move.

Producing profit, interest, or dividends: active accounts; active stocks.

Electronics Being a source of electrical energy, as a generator.

Electronics Capable of converting or amplifying voltages or currents, as a diode or transistor.

Being on full military duty and receiving full pay.

Grammar The active voice.

Grammar A construction or form in the active voice.

A participating member of an organization: union actives.