Initiative
an initiative (noun) - a new plan or idea to solve a problem
showing initiative, having initiative - being proactive, being the first person to act, acting promptly without being asked, acting independently (and therefore controlling the situation and deciding on the next course of action)
an initiative to x
a successful initiative
lack of initiative
on your own initiative
entrepreneurial initiative
an initiative to encourage x
show initiative
display initiative
take the initiative
starting to take the initiative
grasp the initiative
seize the initiative
snatch the initiative
reclaim the initiative
retake the initiative
act on one's own initiative
do on one's own initiative
work on its own initiative
encourage initiative
promote initiative
considerable initiative
personal initiative
left to the initiative of
the initiative has fallen to x
use initiative
initiative pays off
initiative and creativity
initiative and enthusiasm
courage and initiative
a business initiative
an industry initiative to x
a policy initiative
a ballot initiative
a diplomatic initiative
a new initiative
a landmark initiative
an initiative for change
a pioneering initiative
a fresh initiative
the latest initiative
welcome an initiative
an initiative against x
the first initiative of its kind
support an initiative
sponsor the initiative
leading an initiative to
against the initiative
for the initiative
quash an initiative
block the initiative
announced an initiative to
a well-intentioned initiative
a boneheaded initiative
Example sentences:
* Smith was acting on his own initiative and not under my instruction
* We mounted a major initiative against the competition.
* By taking the initiative in suggesting that the past be laid to rest, they seem to be forgiving themselves -- something that is not the offenders place to do.
* The students were starting to take the initiative in a lot of things, it was the perfect atmosphere for learning.
* The initiative had come from above.
* The initiative had come from himself.
* The spirit of initiative and enthusiasm is so necessary in our work.
* The CIA seems to have been working on its own initiative once again since none of the mucky-mucks in Washington knew about the scheme in advance.
* We were all disappointed by the new manager's lack of initiative.
* The chairman said he would support any initiative to set up an independent investigative committee as long as it had teeth.
* She uses her own initiative and enthusiasm to motivate others.
* "We have to take the initiative and launch an aggressive marketing campaign," declared the enthusiastic new manager.
* Entrepreneurial initiative is seeking out and seizing profitable opportunities (Source: British National Corpus)
* Look! My initiative paid off.
* Leaders show show initiative in the projects they pursue.
* In this job you will have to solve most problems on your own initiative.
* Her initiative represented a reversal of her previous stance.
* This initiative to encourage private investment is sure off to a slow start.
* Traditionally, initiative and creativity have not been very important characteristics for lower level managers in this organisation.
* The company is leading a major industry initiative to increase quality.
* We appeal to you to provide generous sponsorship of this initiative.
* It was the first initiative of its kind for 10 years.
* Nursing is taught as a problem solving activity in which the nurse acts on her own initiative and generates her own solutions rather than using ready-made solutions.
