initiative
gb/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/ us/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
property
1
ability to act independently
The ability to start doing something without waiting for someone to tell you.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] shows/takes initiative
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initiative' with 'initiation'; 'initiative' is about self-starting action, while 'initiation' is the act of beginning something formally.
Συνώνυμα
enterprise (Often used in business contexts; can also imply creativity and resourcefulness.)
|
drive (Informal; emphasizes strong motivation and energy.)
Αντώνυμα
passivity (Describes not taking action or waiting for others to act.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
take initiative
|show initiative
|lack initiative
|demonstrate initiative
|encourage initiative
Θέματα
business
|daily life
|personal development
|work
|education
Παραδείγματα
- She showed great initiative by organizing the meeting herself.
- Employers value workers who take initiative instead of waiting for instructions.
- If you see a problem, use your initiative to fix it.
- The project succeeded thanks to his initiative.
- Lack of initiative can slow down progress in a team.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He took the initiative to help the new student.
- I like workers who show initiative.
- She used her initiative to solve the problem.
- We should take the initiative and start now.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
2
new plan or program
A new plan or action to reach a goal or solve a problem.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
launch/start [an] initiative
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'initiative' with 'incentive'; an incentive is a reward to encourage action, while an initiative is the action plan itself.
Συνώνυμα
program (More general term for an organized set of activities.)
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campaign (Often refers to organized efforts for change or promotion, especially in politics or marketing.)
Αντώνυμα
status quo (Maintaining current conditions instead of starting new actions.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
launch an initiative
|government initiative
|new initiative
|community initiative
Θέματα
business
|government
|projects
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The city launched a new initiative to reduce traffic congestion.
- This health initiative aims to encourage more exercise among children.
- Several environmental initiatives are being funded this year.
- The company introduced an initiative to improve workplace diversity.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The school started an initiative to plant trees.
- The government made an initiative to help poor families.
- They began an initiative to clean the park.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
C1
relation
3
right to propose laws
The right to suggest new laws or changes to laws.
Συνώνυμα
proposal right (More descriptive phrase; not a fixed legal term.)
Αντώνυμα
referendum (A public vote on a proposal rather than the right to propose it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
citizen's initiative
|legislative initiative
Θέματα
government
|law
|politics
Παραδείγματα
- Several states allow citizens to place initiatives on the ballot.
- The legislative initiative was blocked by the committee.
- Through a popular initiative, voters can propose amendments.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The people used an initiative to change the law.
- This country allows initiatives from its citizens.
- An initiative can be voted on by the public.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
initiative
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
US/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ini - ti - at - ive (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: initiative
- Plural: initiative, initiatives
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
initiatives
noun
Related words
initiation
noun B2
initiator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninitiated
adjective
Εκφράσεις
on one's own initiative
1/ˈɔn wˈʌnz ˈoʊn ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
formal
act by personal decision only
To do something because you decided to, without being told or asked.
Παραδείγματα
- She went to speak with the manager on her own initiative.
- He applied for the course on his own initiative.
show initiative
1/ʃˈoʊ ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
demonstrate self-motivation
To act in a way that proves you can start things without help or orders.
Παραδείγματα
- He showed initiative by finding a cheaper supplier.
- Students are encouraged to show initiative in their projects.
take the initiative
1/tˈeɪk ðə ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
act first without being told
To be the first person to do something, especially before anyone else acts.
Παραδείγματα
- She took the initiative and called the client before her boss asked her to.
- If you see a problem, take the initiative and fix it.