active list

[ˈæktɪv lɪst]
nounpl: active lists
lista ativa
1. A roster or register of individuals who are currently engaged, employed, or participating in a particular organization, service, or activity
The military maintains an active list of all serving personnel.
O exército mantém uma lista ativa de todo o pessoal em serviço.
2. In business and management, a compilation of current customers, members, or contacts who are actively involved or engaged
The company reviews its active list of clients quarterly.
A empresa revisa sua lista ativa de clientes trimestralmente.
3. In computing and databases, a dynamically maintained register of items or records that are currently operational or in use
The system administrator checks the active list of network servers daily.
O administrador de sistemas verifica a lista ativa de servidores de rede diariamente.
The term 'active list' is particularly prevalent in military contexts in both the United States and Brazil, where it distinguishes personnel currently serving from those on reserve or retired status. In business, it reflects modern database management practices and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
active rostercurrent listengaged rosteroperational registerworking roster
Antonyms / Antônimos
inactive listarchived listdormant listretired list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
lista ativa
Standard term used in business, military, and administrative contexts
Portugal
lista ativa
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in military and administrative settings
United States
active list
Commonly used in military, healthcare, and corporate environments

Related Words

rosterregisterinventorydatabaseenrollmentmembership

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the active list
keep someone on the active list
remove from the active list
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