active

US /ˈæktɪv/

UK /ˈæktɪv/

A1

adjective

  • Moving around a lot or doing many things
  • Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
  • Involving or engaged in activity; participating.
  • (of a verb or construction) expressing that the subject performs the action denoted by the verb.

Examples

drugs that are active against cancers

It's important to remain mentally active after retirement.