1.
characterized by rather than by contemplation or speculation - action an active life
2.
producing or involving action or movement
3.
a) of a verb form or voice asserting that the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the action represented by the verb - hits in “he hits the ball” is active
b) expressing action as distinct from mere existence or state
4.
quick in physical movement - lively
5.
marked by vigorous - activity busy the stock market was active
6.
requiring vigorous action or exertion - active sports
7.
having practical operation or results - effective an active law
8.
a) disposed to action - energetic took an active interest
b) engaged in an action or activity - an active club member
c) of a volcano currently erupting or likely to erupt - compare dormant 2a extinct 1b
d) characterized by emission of large amounts of electromagnetic energy - an active galactic nucleus
9.
engaged in full-time service especially in the armed forces - active duty
10.
marked by present operation, transaction, movement, or use - an active account
11.
a) capable of or reacting reacting readily - acting active nitrogen active ingredients
b) tending to progress or to cause degeneration - active tuberculosis
c) of an electronic circuit element capable of controlling voltages or currents
d) (1) requiring the expenditure of energy - active calcium ion uptake
(2) functioning by the emission of radiant energy or sound - radar is an active sensor
12.
still eligible to win the pot in poker
13.
moving down the line visiting in the set - used of couples in contredanses or square dances