इंग्रजी

initiative

gb/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/ us/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
B2 इंग्रजी
~ 1800
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B2 property
1

ability to act independently

The ability to start doing something without waiting for someone to tell you.

वापर नमुना: [someone] shows/takes initiative
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initiative' with 'initiation'; 'initiative' is about self-starting action, while 'initiation' is the act of beginning something formally.
समानार्थी शब्द
enterprise (Often used in business contexts; can also imply creativity and resourcefulness.) | drive (Informal; emphasizes strong motivation and energy.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
passivity (Describes not taking action or waiting for others to act.)
सहप्रयोग
take initiative |show initiative |lack initiative |demonstrate initiative |encourage initiative
विषय
business |daily life |personal development |work |education
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
नाम B2 entity
2

new plan or program

A new plan or action to reach a goal or solve a problem.

वापर नमुना: launch/start [an] initiative
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'initiative' with 'incentive'; an incentive is a reward to encourage action, while an initiative is the action plan itself.
समानार्थी शब्द
program (More general term for an organized set of activities.) | campaign (Often refers to organized efforts for change or promotion, especially in politics or marketing.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
status quo (Maintaining current conditions instead of starting new actions.)
सहप्रयोग
launch an initiative |government initiative |new initiative |community initiative
विषय
business |government |projects |work
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
नाम formal C1 relation
3

right to propose laws

The right to suggest new laws or changes to laws.

समानार्थी शब्द
proposal right (More descriptive phrase; not a fixed legal term.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
referendum (A public vote on a proposal rather than the right to propose it.)
सहप्रयोग
citizen's initiative |legislative initiative
विषय
government |law |politics
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
initiative
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
US/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
ini - ti - at - ive (४ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: initiative
  • Plural: initiative, initiatives
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
initiatives noun
Core family
initiate verb B2 initial adjective B1 initially adverb B1
Related words
initiation noun B2 initiator noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninitiated adjective
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

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