active

ˈæktɪv
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Translation of active from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

exercise

engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits
  • She stays active by jogging and swimming.Ze blijft actief door te joggen en te zwemmen
2.

participation

participating in an organization or cause
  • He is active in local community projects.Hij is actief in lokale gemeenschapsprojecten.
3.

functionality

in operation or working
  • The factory is active during the night shift.De fabriek is in bedrijf tijdens de nachtdienst.

Noun

1.

linguistics

TECH.
voice where subject performs action in a sentence
TECH.
  • The sentence uses the active to show action.De zin gebruikt de actieve vorm om actie te tonen.
2.

organization

member participating in an organization
actief lid
  • She is an active in the local charity group.Zij is een actief lid van de lokale liefdadigheidsorganisatie.
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Expressions with active: examples in English and translations in Dutch

actief blijven
Doctors advise adults to be active every day for better health.
actief deelnemen
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
in actieve dienst
Her brother is on active duty with the navy.
in actieve dienst
He was killed on active service in 1943.
actieve burger
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
actieve dienst
She has been on active duty for two years.

Synonyms and analogies of active in English

Examples of active in a sentence

  • They are active in various sports clubs.
  • She remains active in the environmental movement.
  • Active members receive monthly newsletters.
  • The security system remains active 24/7.
  • All active accounts will be reviewed monthly.
  • The active compound reacts with the solution.

Translations of "active" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
actiefadj.

I want to take up swimming to stay fit and active.

Ik wil met zwemmen beginnen om fit en actief te blijven.

werkzaamadj.

A little goes a long way since these are so active.

Een beetje is meer dan genoeg omdat deze zo werkzaam zijn.

bezigadj.

No player can stand on the yellow line while the play is active.

Geen enkele speler mag op de gele lijn staan terwijl het spel bezig is.

geactiveerdpp.

Make sure your swipe card is active before trying to enter the building.

Zorg dat je toegangspas geactiveerd is voordat je het gebouw probeert binnen te gaan.

sportiefadj.

In short, plenty of choice for a quiet or active holiday.

Kortom, volop keus voor een rustige of sportieve vakantie.

betrokkenadj.

The community thrives because many active citizens contribute time and resources.

De gemeenschap bloeit omdat veel betrokken burgers tijd en middelen investeren.

ingeschakeldpp.

The buttons remain active until you disable them again or delete your cookies.

De buttons blijven ingeschakeld tot u ze opnieuw uitschakelt of uw cookies verwijdert.

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Other translations for active:

  • energiekadj.
  • operationeeladj.

active: Examples and translations in context

The fan page offers exclusive giveaways for its most active members.

De fanpagina biedt exclusieve winacties aan voor de meest actieve leden.

The message board became very active during the holiday sales event.

Tijdens de uitverkoop rond de feestdagen werd het prikbord enorm actief.

The active pursuit of happiness can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges.

Het actief nastreven van geluk kan soms tot onverwachte uitdagingen leiden.

My brother became a roller skater to stay fit and active.

Mijn broer is gaan rolschaatsen om fit en actief te blijven.

Even during sleep, some reflex responses to sounds remain active.

Zelfs in je slaap blijven bepaalde reflexen op geluiden actief.

Children should take food regularly to stay healthy and active.

Kinderen zouden regelmatig moeten eten om gezond en actief te blijven.

He plays squash every weekend to stay fit and active.

Hij speelt elk weekend squash om fit en actief te blijven.

Countries often measure their military strength by the number of active personnel.

Landen meten hun militaire slagkracht vaak af aan het aantal actieve militairen.

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