initiative
Translation
enterprise, drive, plan, proposal
Examples
She showed great initiative in her new role.
She showed great initiative in her new role.
The government launched a new health initiative.
The government launched a new health initiative.
He took the initiative to solve the problem.
He took the initiative to solve the problem.
Grammar Patterns
to show initiative to demonstrate the ability to act independently She showed great initiative in her new role.
a new initiative a new plan or project The government launched a new health initiative.
to take the initiative to be the first to act He took the initiative to solve the problem.
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Etymology
From French 'initiative', related to Latin 'initiare' (to begin).
Memory Tips
To 'take the initiative' is to be the first one to act. Think of it as the power to 'initiate' or start things.