active order

[/ˈæktɪv ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: active orders
ordem ativa
1. A buy or sell order that has been placed in the market and is currently awaiting execution or partial execution
The trader placed an active order to buy 1000 shares at market price.
O trader colocou uma ordem ativa para comprar 1000 ações ao preço de mercado.
2. In financial markets, an order that remains open and can be filled at any time during market hours
My active orders will remain in the system until the market closes or I cancel them.
Minhas ordens ativas permanecerão no sistema até o fechamento do mercado ou até que eu as cancele.
3. A directive that is currently in effect and being processed by an organization or system
The active order for office supplies needs to be reviewed before approval.
A ordem ativa de suprimentos de escritório precisa ser revisada antes da aprovação.
The term 'active order' is primarily used in financial and commercial contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly used by traders, investors, and professionals working with B3 (Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) and other financial platforms. The concept is fundamental to modern trading systems and e-commerce platforms where real-time order management is essential.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
open orderpending orderlive orderworking order
Antonyms / Antônimos
cancelled orderclosed orderinactive orderexecuted order

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordem ativa
Standard term used in financial markets and trading platforms
São Paulo
ordem ativa
Commonly used in financial institutions and stock exchanges like B3
Portugal
ordem ativa
Used in Portuguese financial markets with the same meaning
General English (USA)
active order
Standard terminology in US stock exchanges and financial platforms

Related Words

limit ordermarket orderstop orderorder executiontrading platformorder book

Related Idioms & Phrases

place an active order
cancel an active order
manage active orders
monitor active orders
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