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be active

[bi ˈæk.tɪv]
verb phrase
ser ativo
1. to engage in physical activity or exercise regularly
She tries to be active by going to the gym three times a week.
Ela tenta ser ativa indo à academia três vezes por semana.
2. to participate actively in an organization, group, or cause
He wants to be active in the community by volunteering.
Ele quer ser ativo na comunidade através do voluntariado.
3. to be engaged or involved in work or tasks
The company remains active in developing new products.
A empresa permanece ativa no desenvolvimento de novos produtos.
4. to be in a state of operation or functioning
The volcano continues to be active.
O vulcão continua a ser ativo.
Synonyms
be engagedbe involvedparticipateexercisestay busy
Antonyms
be inactivebe idlebe sedentarybe passive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser ativo
most common usage
São Paulo
ser ativo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser ativo
standard usage
Portugal
ser ativo
standard usage; also 'estar ativo' when referring to temporary state

Related Idioms & Phrases

be on the go
be on one's feet
keep moving
stay in shape
get involved
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