activity
[noun]
Synonyms:
- action, animation, bustle, exercise, exertion, hustle, labour, motion, movement
- pursuit, hobby, interest, pastime, project, scheme

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ac‧tiv‧i‧ty S2 W1 /ækˈtɪvəti, ækˈtɪvɪti/ noun (plural activities)
[Word Family: noun: act, action ≠ inaction, activity ≠ inactivity, reaction, interaction, overacting; adjective: acting, active ≠ inactive; verb: act ≠ overact; adverb: actively]

1. [uncountable and countable] things that people do, especially in order to achieve a particular aim:
Everyone is free to engage in peaceful political activity.
fund-raising activities
Regular physical activity helps to control your weight.

2. [countable usually plural] something that you do because you enjoy it:
leisure activities
outdoor activities such as hiking or climbing

3. [uncountable] a situation in which a lot of things are happening or a lot of things are being done:
The office was suddenly full of frantic activity.
The farm was always a hive of activity at this time of year.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

activity
noun
ADJ. frantic, frenetic, heightened, increased, intense | criminal, illegal, subversive, terrorist | classroom, group | extra-curricular, leisure, leisure-time, outdoor, recreational, social | mental, physical, sexual | business, commercial, cultural, economic, industrial, intellectual, political, scientific | government, military, police, union | human | electrical, geological, volcanic
QUANT. burst, flurry There was a flurry of activity as the film star appeared on the balcony.
level Newspapers report a higher level of activity in the foreign exchange markets.
VERB + ACTIVITY do Here's an activity you can do with mixed ability classes.
be involved in, engage in, participate in, take part in, undertake We suspect he may be involved in illegal activities. Teachers here are not allowed to engage in any political activity.
stop, suspend, terminate The party's activities have been suspended.
stimulate It will only be possible to stimulate business activity with an injection of public funds.
curb | resume | buzz with The room was buzzing with activity.
PHRASES a hive of activity (= a very busy place) The classroom was a hive of activity as the children prepared for the concert.
a sign of activity Police watched the house all day, but there was no sign of activity.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

activity

take part in an activity (also participate in an activity formal)
The children were encouraged to take part in several different activities.
engage in an activity formal (=take part)
Police suspect he may have engaged in criminal activities.
be involved in an activity
The men were involved in terrorist activities.
do an activity
He doesn't do a lot of physical activity.
political activity
Political activity is closely controlled by the government.
economic activity
The current level of economic activity will influence business confidence.
business/commercial activity
Internet shopping is a rapidly developing area of business activity.
human activity
There was no sign of any human activity.
criminal/illegal activity
The bar was being used for illegal activities.
terrorist activity
The police took extra measures to protect the public against terrorist activity.
outdoor activities
The college is well situated for students who are interested in outdoor activities.
physical activity
It's important to do some kind of regular physical activity.
mental activity
Your mental activity starts to slow down as you grow old.
leisure activities
I don't have much time for leisure activities.
classroom activities
He didn't really take part in classroom activities.
cultural activities
There is plenty of opportunity for children to express themselves in creative and cultural activities.
the level of activity
The level of economic activity has increased.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲