active

• Descreve alguém ou algo que age, se move ou está cheio de energia; também se refere a algo em funcionamento ou participação efetiva.

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

1. Engaged in physical activityA2formal

   Involving physical movement or exercise; energetic.

   Ativo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosathleticdynamicenergeticlivelyon the gospryvigorous

   Antônimosidleinactiveinertlazymotionlesspassivesedentarysluggishstaticstill

2. Functioning or operatingB1formal

   Currently working or in use; operational.

   Ativo

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

   Sinônimosfunctioningin operationin useoperationaloperativerunningworking

   Antônimosdeaddefunctdisconnecteddormantidleinactiveinoperativenonfunctionaloff

3. Participating or involvedB1formal

   Taking part in activities or events; engaged.

   Ativo

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

   Sinônimoscontributingengagedinvolvedparticipatingworking

   Antônimosdetachedidleinactivepassiveuninvolved

4. Grammar: active voiceB2formal

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

   Gramática: voz ativa

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

   Antônimospassive

• Substantivo que designa um agente químico capaz de atividade, a voz gramatical que indica que o sujeito pratica a ação, ou um membro ativo de uma organização.

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.

   Voz ativa

   • 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.

   Sinônimosactive voice

   Antônimospassive

2. B2formal

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

   Membro ativo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosactivistmemberparticipant