initiative
gb/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/ us/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 1800
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B2
property
1
ability to act independently
The ability to start doing something without waiting for someone to tell you.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] shows/takes initiative
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initiative' with 'initiation'; 'initiative' is about self-starting action, while 'initiation' is the act of beginning something formally.
Visawe
enterprise (Often used in business contexts; can also imply creativity and resourcefulness.)
|
drive (Informal; emphasizes strong motivation and energy.)
Vinyume
passivity (Describes not taking action or waiting for others to act.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
take initiative
|show initiative
|lack initiative
|demonstrate initiative
|encourage initiative
Mada
business
|daily life
|personal development
|work
|education
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
new plan or program
A new plan or action to reach a goal or solve a problem.
Muundo wa matumizi:
launch/start [an] initiative
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'initiative' with 'incentive'; an incentive is a reward to encourage action, while an initiative is the action plan itself.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
status quo (Maintaining current conditions instead of starting new actions.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
launch an initiative
|government initiative
|new initiative
|community initiative
Mada
business
|government
|projects
|work
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
formal
C1
relation
3
right to propose laws
The right to suggest new laws or changes to laws.
Visawe
proposal right (More descriptive phrase; not a fixed legal term.)
Vinyume
referendum (A public vote on a proposal rather than the right to propose it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
citizen's initiative
|legislative initiative
Mada
government
|law
|politics
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
initiative
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
US/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
Silabi na mkazo
ini - ti - at - ive (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: initiative
- Plural: initiative, initiatives
Familia ya neno
Forms
initiatives
noun
Related words
initiation
noun B2
initiator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninitiated
adjective
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.