initiative (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɪʃiətɪv/
Definition
The ability to assess and begin things independently, without external motivation or direction.
Examples
She has the initiative to start her own business.
He showed a lot of initiative in solving the problem.
We need someone with initiative to lead this project.
How to Use initiative
- initiative to do something (prepositional phrase)
- The ability or action of starting something. — "He had the initiative to start a new club."
- initiative in something (prepositional phrase)
- The ability or action of starting something within a specific area. — "She showed great initiative in her studies."
- take the initiative (idiom)
- To be the first one to do something or to take action. — "Don't wait to be told; take the initiative."
- show initiative (collocation)
- To demonstrate the ability to start things independently. — "The manager was impressed by the intern's initiative."
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