proactive

BrE /ˈprəʊ.kæktɪv/ AmE /ˈproʊ.kæktɪv/

adjective en → es

1 BEHAVIOR [attributive or predicative] B2

describing someone who takes action to deal with problems before they happen, rather than just reacting when something bad happens

proactivo/a, anticipatorio/a

  • be proactive about sth

Collocations proactive approach · proactive measures

  • She is very proactive in her work.

    Ella es muy proactiva en su trabajo.

2 STRATEGY [attributive or predicative] C1

describing a strategy or plan that aims to prevent problems before they occur, rather than dealing with them after the fact

proactivo/a, preventivo/a

  • a proactive strategy

Collocations proactive planning · proactive management

  • The company has a proactive approach to risk management.

    La empresa tiene una estrategia proactiva para la gestión de riesgos.