initiative

US /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

UK /ɪ'nɪʃətɪv/

B1

noun

  • Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
  • New plan or idea that is meant to fix a problem
  • A new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem.
  • The first step or move toward something.
  • A procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or legislature for approval.
  • A new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem.
  • A procedure enabling citizens to propose laws and submit them to the electorate for approval.
  • The ability to assess and initiate things independently.

other

  • The ability to assess and initiate things independently.