active unit
[/ˈæktɪv ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: active units
unidade ativa
1. A functional component or division of a military, commercial, or organizational structure that is currently operating or deployed
The battalion has three active units stationed in the region.
O batalhão tem três unidades ativas estacionadas na região.
2. In electronics and engineering, a component or circuit that requires power to function and actively processes signals or information
The amplifier contains several active units that boost the signal strength.
O amplificador contém várias unidades ativas que aumentam a força do sinal.
3. In business or industry, a division or department that is currently operational and generating revenue or output
The company maintains fifteen active units across North America.
A empresa mantém quinze unidades ativas em toda a América do Norte.
The term 'active unit' is widely used in military, manufacturing, and corporate environments in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is particularly common in technical documentation, military contexts, and large organizational structures. The phrase emphasizes operational readiness and current functionality.
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