Collocations for activity - noun
ADJ.
frantic, frenetic, heightened, increased, intense | criminal, illegal, subversive, terrorist | classroom, group | extra-curricular, leisure, leisure-time, outdoor, recreational, social | mental, physical, sexual | business, commercial, cultural, economic, industrial, intellectual, political, scientific | government, military, police, union | human | electrical, geological, volcanic
QUANT.
burst, flurry
There was a flurry of activity as the film star appeared on the balcony.
There was a flurry of activity as the film star appeared on the balcony.
level
Newspapers report a higher level of activity in the foreign exchange markets.
Newspapers report a higher level of activity in the foreign exchange markets.
VERB + ACTIVITY
do
Here''s an activity you can do with mixed ability classes.
Here''s an activity you can do with mixed ability classes.
be involved in, engage in, participate in, take part in, undertake
We suspect he may be involved in illegal activities. | Teachers here are not allowed to engage in any political activity.
We suspect he may be involved in illegal activities. | Teachers here are not allowed to engage in any political activity.
stop, suspend, terminate
The party''s activities have been suspended.
The party''s activities have been suspended.
stimulate
It will only be possible to stimulate business activity with an injection of public funds.
It will only be possible to stimulate business activity with an injection of public funds.
curb | resume | buzz with
The room was buzzing with activity.
The room was buzzing with activity.
PHRASES
a hive of activity
(= a very busy place) The classroom was a hive of activity as the children prepared for the concert.
(= a very busy place) The classroom was a hive of activity as the children prepared for the concert.
a sign of activity
Police watched the house all day, but there was no sign of activity.
Police watched the house all day, but there was no sign of activity.