initiative
gb/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/ us/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
B2
Ingles
~ 1800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B2
property
1
ability to act independently
The ability to start doing something without waiting for someone to tell you.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] shows/takes initiative
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initiative' with 'initiation'; 'initiative' is about self-starting action, while 'initiation' is the act of beginning something formally.
Mga kasingkahulugan
enterprise (Often used in business contexts; can also imply creativity and resourcefulness.)
|
drive (Informal; emphasizes strong motivation and energy.)
Mga kasalungat
passivity (Describes not taking action or waiting for others to act.)
Mga kolokasyon
take initiative
|show initiative
|lack initiative
|demonstrate initiative
|encourage initiative
Mga tema
business
|daily life
|personal development
|work
|education
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
new plan or program
A new plan or action to reach a goal or solve a problem.
Padron ng paggamit:
launch/start [an] initiative
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'initiative' with 'incentive'; an incentive is a reward to encourage action, while an initiative is the action plan itself.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
status quo (Maintaining current conditions instead of starting new actions.)
Mga kolokasyon
launch an initiative
|government initiative
|new initiative
|community initiative
Mga tema
business
|government
|projects
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
formal
C1
relation
3
right to propose laws
The right to suggest new laws or changes to laws.
Mga kasingkahulugan
proposal right (More descriptive phrase; not a fixed legal term.)
Mga kasalungat
referendum (A public vote on a proposal rather than the right to propose it.)
Mga kolokasyon
citizen's initiative
|legislative initiative
Mga tema
government
|law
|politics
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
initiative
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
US/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
Mga pantig at diin
ini - ti - at - ive (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: initiative
- Plural: initiative, initiatives
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
initiatives
noun
Related words
initiation
noun B2
initiator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninitiated
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.