verb phrase · neutral
lead an active lifestyle
/liːd ən ˈæktɪv ˈlaɪfstaɪl/LEAD an AC·tive LIFE·style
To have daily habits that include regular physical activity rather than being sedentary.
Examples
“Older people can lead an active lifestyle by walking and gardening.”
“Many public-health programmes aim to help citizens lead an active lifestyle.”
“He decided to lead an active lifestyle after his doctor warned him about his weight.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policymakers should prioritise measures that help citizens lead an active lifestyle rather than relying solely on clinical interventions.”
Collocations
- encourage people to lead an active lifestyle
- lead an active lifestyle from a young age
Word family
Common mistakes
lead active lifestyle→lead an active lifestyle
do an active lifestyle→lead an active lifestyle / live an active lifestyle
Say it for a higher band
5exercise more→6stay active→7+lead an active lifestyle
Synonyms
stay active
Easily confused
stay active
“I try to stay active by cycling to work every day.”
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