Meaning & Definition of Initiative in English
English⟶
Initiative
/ɪnɪʃətɪv/
noun
1. Readiness to embark on bold new ventures
synonym:
- enterprise,
- enterprisingness,
- initiative,
- go-ahead
2. The first of a series of actions
synonym:
- first step,
- initiative,
- opening move,
- opening
adjective
1. Serving to set in motion
- "The magazine's inaugural issue"
- "The initiative phase in the negotiations"
- "An initiatory step toward a treaty"
- "His first (or maiden) speech in congress"
- "The liner's maiden voyage"
synonym:
- inaugural,
- initiative,
- initiatory,
- first,
- maiden
Examples of using
Don't be shy about talking to the teacher; if you don't understand, use some initiative!
Don't be shy about talking to the teacher; if you don't understand, use some initiative!