active response
[/ˈæktɪv rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: active responses
resposta ativa
1. A reaction or reply that involves direct engagement, participation, or action rather than passive observation or inaction
The company's active response to customer complaints improved their reputation significantly.
A resposta ativa da empresa às reclamações dos clientes melhorou significativamente sua reputação.
2. In psychology or behavioral science, a response involving conscious effort and purposeful action
The patient showed an active response to the treatment program by attending all sessions.
O paciente demonstrou uma resposta ativa ao programa de tratamento ao comparecer a todas as sessões.
3. In immunology, the body's defensive reaction that involves mobilization of immune cells and antibodies
The vaccine triggered an active response from the immune system.
A vacina desencadeou uma resposta ativa do sistema imunológico.
4. In technology or communications, immediate or real-time feedback or action in response to a stimulus
The system requires an active response within 30 seconds to prevent timeout.
O sistema requer uma resposta ativa dentro de 30 segundos para evitar timeout.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'active response' is valued in professional, medical, and social settings. In the USA, it's particularly emphasized in customer service and corporate communication. In Brazil, it reflects a cultural appreciation for engagement and direct communication (jogo de cintura), though varies by formality level. The term is widely used in healthcare, particularly in mental health and immunology discussions.
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