Active

/ˈæktɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that is active.

She is an active in the organization, always pushing for new initiatives.

adjective

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.

She has an active lifestyle, jogging every morning and attending yoga classes.

Involving ongoing participation or engagement.

He plays an active role in community service, volunteering at the local shelter.

Having a tendency to behave in a certain way; assertive and dynamic.

The active participant challenged the status quo during the debate.

Functioning or engaged in operation.

The server is currently active, processing requests from users.

From Latin 'activus', from 'agere' meaning 'to do'.

active listening

Fully concentrating on what is being said rather than passively hearing the message.

active duty

Service performed by military personnel who are on full-time duty.

stay active

To remain engaged in physical activities or pursuits.

activity

The state of being active; the process of doing something.

actor

A person who acts in a play, movie, or television show.

activation

The process of making something active or operative.

Involved in the party scene or nightlife.

She's really active on the club circuit.

Currently engaging in flirting or romantic interactions.

He's been pretty active on dating apps lately.