1. Set of established procedures or rules that are currently in effect and being actively implemented or followed
The hospital updated its active protocols for patient safety.
O hospital atualizou seus protocolos ativos de segurança do paciente.
2. In computing and networking, communication standards or procedures that are currently operational and being used for data exchange
The system maintains multiple active protocols to ensure reliable network communication.
O sistema mantém vários protocolos ativos para garantir comunicação de rede confiável.
3. In research or medicine, established treatment or experimental procedures currently in use or under active implementation
The clinical trial follows active protocols approved by the ethics committee.
O ensaio clínico segue protocolos ativos aprovados pelo comitê de ética.