active

B1 · Intermediate

adj. functioning or in use right now.

adj. currently operational, in force, or functioning as intended.

日本語:アクティブ※

“Is your account still active, or did you close it last month?”

“The volcano is still considered active, although it has not produced a major eruption for several decades.”

B1 · Intermediate Grammar Academic

adj. a type of sentence where the person or thing doing the action is the subject.

adj. relating to the voice of a verb where the subject is the doer of the action.

日本語:能動的※

“In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' the verb is in the active voice.”

“The editor advised the author to use the active voice to make the narrative more direct and engaging for the reader.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. taking a lead or busy part in a specific group or activity.

adj. participating effectively or having a practical effect in a specific context.

“She takes an active role in the school's parent-teacher association.”

“The government must take an active interest in renewable energy if it hopes to meet its climate targets by the end of the decade.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal

adj. a term used to describe the partner who takes the leading or penetrating role during sex.

adj. denoting the partner who performs penetration during sexual intercourse.

“He described himself as active when talking about his dating preferences.”

“The survey included questions about sexual health for men who take an active role in same-sex relationships.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a part of a machine or circuit that can change or control electricity.

n. a circuit component, such as a transistor, capable of controlling voltages or currents to produce gain.

“The engineer replaced the active components on the circuit board to fix the signal.”

“Active devices require an external power source to operate, unlike resistors or capacitors which are purely passive.”