be active

/biː ˈæktɪv/
to engage in physical or mental activity

She tries to be active by exercising daily.

She engages in physical activity every day.


general

to participate in physical or mental activities

He encourages his students to be active in class discussions.

He wants his students to participate in class discussions.

Being active helps improve both physical and mental health.

Engaging in activities benefits both the body and mind.

This phrase emphasizes participation and engagement in activities.

Collocations

be active into participate in a specific activity or groupbe physically activeto engage in physical exercise or movementbe mentally activeto engage in thinking or learning activities

Related Phrases

stay activephrase
to continue engaging in activities
keep activephrase
to maintain a lifestyle of regular activity

Pro Tip

Encouraging Activity

Use 'be active' to motivate someone to participate in activities, whether for health, learning, or social engagement.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The phrase can refer to physical activity (exercise) or mental activity (learning, discussions). Clarify the context if needed.

Word Origin

From the verb 'be' and the adjective 'active', meaning to be in a state of action or participation.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to encourage participation in activities, whether physical or mental.

Word Breakdown

be
to exist in a certain state
verb
+
active
engaged in action or participation
adjective
English Dictionary