initiative
gb/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/ us/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
B2
İngilizce
~ 1800
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
B2
property
1
ability to act independently
The ability to start doing something without waiting for someone to tell you.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] shows/takes initiative
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initiative' with 'initiation'; 'initiative' is about self-starting action, while 'initiation' is the act of beginning something formally.
Eş anlamlılar
enterprise (Often used in business contexts; can also imply creativity and resourcefulness.)
|
drive (Informal; emphasizes strong motivation and energy.)
Zıt anlamlılar
passivity (Describes not taking action or waiting for others to act.)
Eşdizimler
take initiative
|show initiative
|lack initiative
|demonstrate initiative
|encourage initiative
Konular
business
|daily life
|personal development
|work
|education
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
B2
entity
2
new plan or program
A new plan or action to reach a goal or solve a problem.
Kullanım kalıbı:
launch/start [an] initiative
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'initiative' with 'incentive'; an incentive is a reward to encourage action, while an initiative is the action plan itself.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
status quo (Maintaining current conditions instead of starting new actions.)
Eşdizimler
launch an initiative
|government initiative
|new initiative
|community initiative
Konular
business
|government
|projects
|work
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
formal
C1
relation
3
right to propose laws
The right to suggest new laws or changes to laws.
Eş anlamlılar
proposal right (More descriptive phrase; not a fixed legal term.)
Zıt anlamlılar
referendum (A public vote on a proposal rather than the right to propose it.)
Eşdizimler
citizen's initiative
|legislative initiative
Konular
government
|law
|politics
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
initiative
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
US/ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
Heceler ve vurgu
ini - ti - at - ive (4 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: initiative
- Plural: initiative, initiatives
Kelime ailesi
Forms
initiatives
noun
Related words
initiation
noun B2
initiator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninitiated
adjective
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.