initiative
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/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
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/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
noun
B2
A new plan or action to solve a problem or reach a goal.
The school started an initiative to help students read better.
B2
The ability to decide and act without being told what to do.
He showed great initiative by starting the project on his own.
B2
The advantage of acting first before others.
Taking the initiative early helped the team win.
R
A way for people to suggest a new law by signing a petition.
The initiative allowed citizens to propose new laws directly.
translation
A new plan or action to solve a problem or reach a goal.; The ability to decide and act without being told what to do.; The advantage of acting first before others.; A way for people to suggest a new law by signing a petition.
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initiatives