ஆங்கிலம்

initiative

gb/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/ us/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 property
1

ability to act independently

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

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] shows/takes initiative
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initiative' with 'initiation'; 'initiative' is about self-starting action, while 'initiation' is the act of beginning something formally.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
enterprise (Often used in business contexts; can also imply creativity and resourcefulness.) | drive (Informal; emphasizes strong motivation and energy.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
passivity (Describes not taking action or waiting for others to act.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
take initiative |show initiative |lack initiative |demonstrate initiative |encourage initiative
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |daily life |personal development |work |education
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
2

new plan or program

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

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: launch/start [an] initiative
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'initiative' with 'incentive'; an incentive is a reward to encourage action, while an initiative is the action plan itself.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
status quo (Maintaining current conditions instead of starting new actions.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
launch an initiative |government initiative |new initiative |community initiative
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |government |projects |work
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் formal C1 relation
3

right to propose laws

The right to suggest new laws or changes to laws.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
proposal right (More descriptive phrase; not a fixed legal term.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
referendum (A public vote on a proposal rather than the right to propose it.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
citizen's initiative |legislative initiative
கருப்பொருள்கள்
government |law |politics
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
initiative
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
US/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ini - ti - at - ive (4 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: initiative
  • Plural: initiative, initiatives
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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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