activity

Definition

  • noun: the state of being active
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'active'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: act, acting, action

Examples

  • The police are now monitoring criminal/gang/drug 'activity' in the area.

  • There has been an increase in the city's (level of) economic 'activity'.

  • The instruments are used to detect volcanic 'activity' on the island.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) One million pounds! Oh, And Um, By the way, Fire Leave my side and you'll be dead within an hour. And don't be late for dinner. I expect that my schedule be quite tight because of these activities here. I'm never late in my life. -Only early. Hmm, Hmm, Very witty, So confident even in retreat. (..)
    2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
  • (..) -Anarchists suspected in Strasbourg bombing. When did you start working for the postal service? That was you back there? A Shame your activities have landed you in the gutter. A curious parcel, Who's the intended recipient? Why don't we discuss that over dinner tonight? I'm free for lunch. (..)
    2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows