Being in effective or current operation, action, or force
“The factory remained active until the late 1980s when international competition would force its closure.”
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits
“It has long been understood that being physically active offers many benefits to one's health.”
Diligent in the pursuit of a goal
“He has been engaged in the active pursuit of wealth and power for most of his life.”
Participating or engaged in a positive or spontaneous way
“In 2010, Charlie won a scholarship to the university and remains an active member of their alumni network to this day.”
Behaving, spoken or done in a determined and forceful way
Forceful, dynamic or vigorous in nature
Very active or busy and moving often
In a good physical or mental condition
Noisy, energetic, and cheerful
Serving as an effective means of pursuing an aim or goal
Alert and vigilant
Denoting worthy or momentous moments or occasions
Of urgent interest or importance
Hectic, full of work or activities
Exhibiting radioactivity
Involving active participation
Carried out or working in the natural environment
Of, containing, or using undetonated explosive
Not passive
The condition of being alive
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands
Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty
Having risen from sleep and out of one's bed
(of a wire or device) Electrically charged or energized
Quick or likely to change consistently
Showing or feeling insecurity or uncertainty
Having a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth
Involved in a given matter
Possessing enthusiasm or passion
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
Relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics
Refers to an intense or acrid flavor
(obsolete) At work
In operation
In a lively manner
The fact of being active or in effect
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