to play an active part in — partecipare attivamente a, prendere parte attiva in
we are giving it active consideration — lo stiamo considerando attentamente
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active — ac·tive adj 1: characterized or accomplished by action or effort active concealment compare passive 2: engaged or participating in action or activity paying child support but not otherwise an active parent … Law dictionary
active — ac·tive || æktɪv n. active voice, verb in the active voice (Grammar) adj. energetic, busy, constantly moving, lively; functioning; of or pertaining to the active voice, indicating that the action is performed by the subject of the verb… … English contemporary dictionary
active — ac•tive [[t]ˈæk tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) engaged in action or activity; characterized by energetic work, motion, etc.: an active life[/ex] 2) being in existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities[/ex] 3) marked by or disposed to direct involvement… … From formal English to slang
active — ac·tive ak tiv adj 1) capable of acting or reacting esp. in some specific way <an active enzyme> <active nitrogen> 2) tending to progress or to cause degeneration <active tuberculosis> 3) exhibiting optical activity 4) requiring … Medical dictionary
active-matrix — ac′tive ma′trix adj. cmp of or pertaining to a high resolution liquid crystal display (LCD) with high contrast, used esp. for laptop computers • Etymology: 1990–95 … From formal English to slang
surface-active — sur′face ac tive adj. chem. of or pertaining to a substance that, when dissolved in water, reduces surface tension • Etymology: 1915–20 … From formal English to slang
ac´tive|ness — ac|tive «AK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. showing much action; moving or capable of moving rather quickly much of the time; lively: »as active as a kitten. Most children are more active than grown people. SYNONYM(S): quick, agile. 2. showing… … Useful english dictionary
ac´tive|ly — ac|tive «AK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. showing much action; moving or capable of moving rather quickly much of the time; lively: »as active as a kitten. Most children are more active than grown people. SYNONYM(S): quick, agile. 2. showing… … Useful english dictionary
ac|tive — «AK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. showing much action; moving or capable of moving rather quickly much of the time; lively: »as active as a kitten. Most children are more active than grown people. SYNONYM(S): quick, agile. 2. showing much or… … Useful english dictionary
ef|fec´tive|ness — ef|fec|tive «uh FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. able to cause something: »Light clothes are effective in keeping cool in warm weather. 2. able to cause some desired result; getting results: »an effective medicine. 3. in operation; active:… … Useful english dictionary
ef|fec´tive|ly — ef|fec|tive «uh FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. able to cause something: »Light clothes are effective in keeping cool in warm weather. 2. able to cause some desired result; getting results: »an effective medicine. 3. in operation; active:… … Useful english dictionary
