take initiative — to be the first to act or speak in order to deal with a situation or solve a problem
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be the first to act or speak in order to deal with a situation or solve a problem
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
Korean meaning: 주도권을 잡다, 솔선수범하다, 먼저 나서다
Korean pronunciation: 테이크 이**니**셔티브
Example Sentences
- The intern took initiative and brought donuts for everyone, instantly becoming the office favorite.
- We need someone who can take initiative and work independently.
- He took the initiative to clean the office kitchen after the pizza party disaster.
take initiative
VERB//teɪk ɪˈnɪʃətɪv//
to be the first to act or speak in order to deal with a situation or solve a problem
a confident businesswoman stands up from her chair while others remain seated looking worried. She points toward a whiteboard and begins drawing solution diagrams with a marker. The other team members were just sitting around the table discussing problems without acting. Now they lean forward attentively as she outlines a clear action plan. Her decisive movement breaks the stalemate as colleagues start nodding and taking notes. The room's energy shifts from confusion to focused determination. someone being the first to act in order to deal with a situation and solve a problem
Taking initiative often helps people become better leaders.
Taking initiative created a positive attitude and a competitive advantage.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Initiative는 라틴어 'initium(시작)'에서 유래되었습니다. 'in(안으로)' + 'ire(가다)'가 결합되어 '어떤 일로 들어가는 것', 즉 '시작'을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The intern took initiative and brought donuts for everyone, instantly becoming the office favorite.”
“We need someone who can take initiative and work independently.”
“He took the initiative to clean the office kitchen after the pizza party disaster.”
“The manager praised employees who take initiative in problem-solving.”
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