active
Doing things and not resting; busy or moving.
Engaging in physical or mental activity; not idle or inactive.
Working now; being used now.
Currently functioning, operational, or in effect.
Still working in the body or in a chemical reaction.
Having ongoing chemical, biological, or medicinal effects.
In grammar, when the subject does the action of the verb.
In grammar, describing a voice in which the subject performs the action of the verb.
- Base: active
active duty
1full-time military service status
Working full-time in the army, navy, etc.
- She is currently on active duty overseas.
- Active duty soldiers must follow strict schedules.
active role
1important participation in something
A big part in doing something important.
- He played an active role in organizing the event.
- Parents have an active role in their children's education.
stay active
1continue being engaged or busy
Keep doing things and not rest for a long time.
- Older adults are encouraged to stay active to maintain their health.
- She stays active by volunteering at the library every week.
active ingredient
1component that causes main effect
The part of a medicine or product that makes it work.
- The active ingredient in this tablet is paracetamol.
- The active ingredient in this cream reduces inflammation.
- You should check the label for the active ingredient.
- Always read the label to know the active ingredients in your medicine.