activity

activity
ac|tiv|i|ty [ æk`tıvəti ] noun ***
1. ) uncount things that people do:
These environmental changes are the result of human activity.
Economic activity was greater during the first part of the year.
Airline employees should always be on the watch for criminal activity.
a ) count usually plural something that someone does in order to achieve a goal:
Employees should not engage in political activities without a manager's permission.
She monitors the activities of federal law enforcement agencies.
We plan to expand our business activities in East Africa.
b ) count something that you do because you enjoy it or because it is interesting:
Guests can enjoy plenty of activities, like swimming, surfing, and horseback riding.
leisure activities
2. ) uncount a situation in which people are busy doing different things:
On Saturdays, there's always lots of activity in the streets.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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