active element
UK: /ˈæktɪv ˈelɪmənt/
Definition

Definition of active element - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.electronic part that can control electric current or energy flowTECH.
  • The transistor is the most common active element in modern circuits.
2.
telecommunicationsTECH.driven part of an antenna array that receives power from the transmitterTECH.
  • Each active element in the array is connected to a separate feed line.
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Expressions with active

be activev.
maintain a lifestyle with regular movement
Doctors recommend to be active for better health.
take an active partv.
join in something with energy and effort
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
on active dutyadj.
currently serving in a military or official job
He is an on active duty soldier.
on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
active citizenn.
individual engaged in social or political causes
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
active dutyn.
period of full-time service in the military
She has been on active duty for two years..

Expressions with element

element of surprisen.
unexpected factor in a plan that changes the result
The element of surprise helped them win the game.
in one's elementadv.
doing something one is very good at
He is in his element when playing the piano.
out of one's elementadj.
feeling uncomfortable or not suited in a new situation
As an introvert, Maria felt out of her element at the noisy festival.
you are in someone's elementexp.
at ease and sure of yourself in the right situation
When he's teaching, he's in his element.
element of truthn.
small but significant part of truth
His story had an element of truth, but it was mostly fiction.
criminal elementn.
group of people in society who break the law
The police are cracking down on the criminal element in the city.
element of doubtn.
small amount of uncertainty
There was an element of doubt in his voice.
essential elementn.
fundamental part necessary for a process
Trust is an essential element of any relationship.
human elementn.
people involved in a situation or activity
The human element is crucial in customer service.
major elementn.
important component of a system or process
Trust is a major element of a strong relationship.

Terms with active element included in their meaning

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focusn.
technology
currently active element in a user interface

Examples of active element in a sentence

  • Each active element in the circuit must be carefully cooled to prevent overheating.
  • A failed active element can distort the array’s radiation pattern.
  • The designer spaced each active element to minimize mutual coupling.

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  1. French:composant actif, élément alimenté, ...
  2. German:aktives Bauelement, Speiseelement, ...
  3. Italian:elemento attivo, antenna attiva, ...
  4. Spanish:elemento activo, elemento excitado, ...
  5. Portuguese:elemento ativo, ...
  6. Chinese:有源元件, 有源单元, ...
  7. Japanese:能動素子, 能動エレメント, ...
  8. Arabic:عُنْصُر فَعَّال, العُنصُر الفَعّال, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְכִיב פָּעִיל, אֵלֶמֶנְט פָּעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:активный элемент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активний елемент, живлений елемент, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय अवयव, ...

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