active recreation

collocation in English

meaningsofactiveandrecreation

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active
adjective
uk
/ˈæk.tɪv/us
/ˈæk.tɪv/
busy with a ...
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recreation
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/
(a way of) enjoying yourself when you are ...
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(Definition ofactiveandrecreationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Each dwelling is accessed from an urban street side and opens out onto a shared landscape which includes amenities for passive andactiverecreation.
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By reducing boredom and urban frustrations, the provision ofactiverecreationcontributes particularly to the reduction of hooliganism, vandalism and delinquency among young people.
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More than half the population participate in some form of sport oractiverecreationat least once a month.
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We are concerned with the promotion of all sport andactiverecreationand with the encouragement of artistic activities generally which bring pleasure to many.
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We want to see more people from all parts of society taking part in sport andactiverecreation.
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I am happy to announce today that we are publishing a statement which sets out clearly and comprehensively our policies and priorities for sport andactiverecreation.
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There are wide facilities foractiverecreation.
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Trawsfynydd lake is used for watersports, but has no particular significance as a centre foractiverecreation.
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If a lake is formed on either of the agricultural sites, it could be used foractiverecreation, such as fishing and sailing, without conflicting with the scene.
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Activerecreationuse of parklets may need some additional motivation to increase use at the exercise machines.
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It is managed foractiverecreation, including camping, hiking, swimming, boating, hunting and fishing.
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There are no facilities for organisedactiverecreationor school education within this area.
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Recreation consists of all recreation facilities andactiverecreationprogramming.
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They can be unheated in climates without seasonal freezing, since their purpose is not foractiverecreationor exercise.
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The park brings together rural scenery, a woodland preserve, and areas foractiverecreationand sports.
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Parkland includes 71 acres foractiverecreationand 78 acres for passive recreation.
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Activerecreationis that which has an urban character and requires intensive development.
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Many ski resorts combineactiverecreationfacilities (ski lifts, gondolas, terrain parks, downhill runs, and lodges) with passive recreation facilities (cross-country ski trails).
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Activerecreationsuch as team sports, due to the need to provide substantial space to congregate, typically involves intensive management, maintenance, and high costs.
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