activity
gb/æktˈɪvɪti/ us/æktˈɪvɪti/
A2
English
~ 500
tevékenység, program, nyüzsgés, mozgás, terület, szakterület, tevékenységi kör
NOUN
A2
1
tevékenység
B1
program
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] does an activity
Hiking is my favorite weekend activity.
A túrázás a kedvenc hétvégi programom.
The school offers a variety of after-school activities.
Az iskola sokféle tanórán kívüli programot kínál.
We planned several activities for the family reunion.
Physical activity is important for good health.
The children enjoyed the craft activity in class.
Learner examples
I like swimming as a weekend activity.
Hétvégi programként szeretek úszni.
Drawing is a fun activity.
A rajzolás szórakoztató tevékenység.
We have many activities at camp.
Running is good physical activity.
Reading is my favorite activity.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'activity' (a countable event or task) with 'action' (an act or process); 'activity' is not used for a single sudden movement.
Meaning
something done for a purpose
Collocations
outdoor activity
|group activity
|physical activity
|after-school activity
|favorite activity
Synonyms
task (More often used for a specific piece of work, sometimes less enjoyable.)
|
pursuit (Slightly more formal, often used for hobbies or interests.)
Antonyms
inactivity (The state of not doing anything or being idle.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|leisure
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you do for a reason or for fun.
Something that a person or group does, especially for a particular purpose or to have fun.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[place] is full of activity
The office was full of activity on Monday morning.
Hétfő reggel nagy volt a nyüzsgés az irodában.
There was no sign of activity at the construction site.
Az építkezésen semmi mozgásnak nem volt jele.
The market was buzzing with activity.
After the storm, the streets were quiet, with little activity.
We monitored the volcano for signs of activity.
Learner examples
The kitchen was full of activity.
Nagy volt a nyüzsgés a konyhában.
There was no activity in the park.
Nem volt semmi mozgás a parkban.
The shop was busy with activity.
I saw signs of activity in the garden.
The street was full of activity.
Common mistake:
Learners may mistakenly use 'activities' in plural to describe general busyness; 'activity' in this sense is usually uncountable.
Meaning
state of being busy or active
Collocations
a lot of activity
|signs of activity
|level of activity
|area of activity
Synonyms
bustle (Implies energetic and often noisy movement, especially in crowds.)
|
motion (Focuses more on physical movement rather than general busyness.)
Antonyms
stillness (The absence of movement or noise.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When people are busy doing things or things are happening.
A condition in which things are happening or people are doing things.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The company has expanded its activities into new markets.
A vállalat új piacokra terjesztette ki tevékenységét.
Police are investigating criminal activities in the area.
A rendőrség a környéken folyó bűnözői tevékenységeket vizsgálja.
Volcanic activity has increased over the past week.
Economic activity slowed during the recession.
Scientific activities at the lab focus on renewable energy.
Learner examples
The police stopped illegal activities.
A rendőrség véget vetett az illegális tevékenységeknek.
The volcano shows signs of activity.
A vulkán aktivitás jeleit mutatja.
The company has many activities overseas.
Economic activity is growing fast.
She studies volcanic activity.
Meaning
specific area of work or interest
Collocations
business activity
|criminal activity
|volcanic activity
|economic activity
Synonyms
operation (Often used in business or military contexts for planned actions.)
|
function (Refers more to the role or purpose of something.)
Antonyms
passivity (Lack of action or engagement in any field.)
Themes
business
|science
|work
|education
Definition
A special kind of work, study, or interest someone has.
A particular type of work, study, or interest that someone is involved in.
Grammar
Dictionary form
activity
IPA
GB/æktˈɪvɪti/
US/æktˈɪvɪti/
Syllables & stress
activ - ity (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: activity
- Plural: activities, activity
Word family
Expressions
after-school activities
1/ˈæftɚ skˈul æktˈɪvɪtiz/
fixed phrase
organized student events after classes end
Things students do at school after their normal classes finish.
Examples
- She participates in several after-school activities, including drama and soccer.
- After-school activities help children develop new skills.
criminal activity
1/kɹˈɪmənəl æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
actions involving crime or law-breaking
Things people do that are crimes.
Examples
- The police are investigating criminal activities in the neighborhood.
- Criminal activities have increased in the area over the past year.
physical activity
1/fˈɪzɪkəl æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
bodily movement for health or fitness
Movement of your body that uses energy and helps keep you healthy.
Examples
- Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Children need at least an hour of physical activity each day.
signs of activity
1/sˈaɪnz əv æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
indications that something is happening
Things that show something is happening or working.
Examples
- There were signs of activity in the abandoned house.
- Scientists found signs of activity deep under the ocean floor.
illegal activity
1/ɪlˈiɡəl æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
Action forbidden by law
An act that is not allowed by law.
Examples
- Police are cracking down on illegal activities in the city center.
- The police are investigating reports of illegal activity in the area.
- The company was fined for illegal activities involving toxic waste.
- Illegal activity will not be tolerated on these premises.