activeprogram

noun
UK /ˈæk.tɪv ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
US /ˈæk.tɪv ˈproʊ.ɡræm/

A program is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do, and an active program is one that is running right now.

The active program on my laptop is the game I am playing.

SYNONYMS

running programlive programexecuting programopen program

RELATED WORDS

softwareapplicationprocesscomputertask

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program that is currently being used or operated.

Only one active program can use the printer at a time.

3. A plan or set of activities that is currently happening.

The school's active program includes sports and art.

4. A computer program that is loaded and ready to work.

Click the icon to make the active program appear on screen.