initiative

S2 W2

BrE /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ AmE /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

noun en → es

1 ACTION [singular] B1

a new plan or idea that someone suggests in order to deal with a problem or improve something

iniciativa, propuesta, acción

  • take an initiative

Collocations business initiative · environmental initiative

  • The company launched a new business initiative.

    La empresa lanzó una nueva iniciativa empresarial.

2 PERSONAL QUALITY [singular] B2

the ability to start new activities or projects without being asked, and the willingness to do this

iniciativa, proactividad, capacidad de acción

  • show initiative

Collocations personal initiative · professional initiative

  • She showed great personal initiative in organizing the event.

    Ella demostró una gran iniciativa personal al organizar el evento.

3 ORGANIZATION [singular] C1

an organization that is set up to deal with a particular problem or issue, especially one that affects the community

organización, entidad, grupo

  • community initiative

Collocations charity initiative · cultural initiative

  • The community initiative aims to improve local facilities.

    La iniciativa comunitaria tiene como objetivo mejorar las instalaciones locales.