active

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, der/das handelt, sich bewegt oder voller Energie ist.

Describes someone or something that is doing something, moving, or full of energy.

1. Engaged in physical activityA2formal

   Involving physical movement or exercise; energetic.

   Aktiv

   • She leads an active lifestyle with daily jogging.
   • He is an active member of the sports club.
   • The doctor recommended an active routine for better health.

   Synonymeathleticdynamicenergeticlivelyon the gospryvigorous

   Antonymeidleinactiveinertlazymotionlesspassivesedentarysluggishstaticstill

2. Functioning or operatingB1formal

   Currently working or in use; operational.

   In Betrieb

   • The volcano is active and could erupt soon.
   • This email account is still active.
   • The project remains active until completion.

   Synonymefunctioningin operationin useoperationaloperativerunningworking

   Antonymedeaddefunctdisconnecteddormantidleinactiveinoperativenonfunctionaloff

3. Participating or involvedB1formal

   Taking part in activities or events; engaged.

   Aktiv

   • She is active in community volunteering.
   • He is an active participant in class discussions.
   • The company has active involvement in charity work.

   Synonymecontributingengagedinvolvedparticipatingworking

   Antonymedetachedidleinactivepassiveuninvolved

4. Grammar: active voiceB2formal

   Referring to a verb form where the subject performs the action.

   Grammatik: Aktiv

   • 'The dog chased the cat' is in the active voice.
   • Use active sentences for clearer writing.
   • The teacher explained active versus passive constructions.

   Antonymepassive

• Substantiv, das einen chemischen Wirkstoff bezeichnet, der aktiv sein kann, das Aktiv als grammatische Verbform, bei der das Subjekt die Handlung ausführt, oder ein aktives Mitglied einer Organisation.

A noun referring to a chemical agent capable of activity, the grammatical voice indicating the subject performs the action, or a participating member of an organization.

1. Active voiceB2formal

   The grammatical voice where the subject performs the action of the verb.

   Aktiv

   • In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' the verb is in the active.
   • The teacher explained the difference between the active and the passive.
   • Using the active makes your writing more direct and lively.

   Synonymeactive voice

   Antonymepassive

2. B2formal

   A person who is an actively participating member of an organization or group.

   Aktives Mitglied

   • The party's actives were crucial for the campaign's success.
   • Only actives are allowed to vote on the new bylaws.
   • The club has over a hundred actives this semester.

   Synonymeactivistmemberparticipant