"active" meaning in English

See active in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈæktɪv/ Audio: en-us-active.ogg [US] Forms: active [positive], more active [comparative], most active [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Something is active if it is turned on or started.
    Sense id: simple-active-en-adj-z8thRdwz
  2. If someone is active, he or she does exercise often or participates often.
    Sense id: simple-active-en-adj-71SZ~cXe
  3. A sentence is active if its subject does the action.
    Sense id: simple-active-en-adj-IocfXLqA Categories (other): Grammar
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          "text": "She was such an active 80-year-old that she ran the Boston Marathon."
        },
        {
          "text": "Jenkins is an active member of the Rotary Club since he goes to all the meetings."
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