the way something is with respect to its main attributes

(of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt

the state of being inactive

engaged in full-time work

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

disposed to take action or effectuate change

(of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt

exerting influence or producing a change or effect

the state of being in action or exerting power

the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

the state of being in effect or being operative

(of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt