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active state

[/ˈæktɪv steɪt/]
nounpl: active states
estado ativo
1. A condition or mode in which something is functioning, operating, or engaged in activity
The application is in an active state and ready to process commands.
A aplicação está em estado ativo e pronta para processar comandos.
2. In computing/technology: a status where a system, process, or component is currently running or operational
The server maintains an active state to ensure continuous service availability.
O servidor mantém um estado ativo para garantir disponibilidade contínua de serviço.
3. In physics/chemistry: a condition where atoms, molecules, or particles possess sufficient energy for a reaction or process
The chemical compound reaches an active state when heated to the proper temperature.
O composto químico atinge um estado ativo quando aquecido à temperatura apropriada.
Synonyms
operational stateactivated staterunning stateengaged state
Antonyms
inactive statedormant stateidle statestandby state

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estado ativo
Standard usage in technical and general contexts
São Paulo
estado ativo
Common in business and technology sectors
Portugal
estado ativo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in active state - em estado ativo
maintain active state - manter estado ativo
return to active state - retornar ao estado ativo
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