LEARNit Dictionary
initiative
noun
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
UK
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
US
B2
OPAL
1
B2
a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose
ابتکار, طرح نو, برنامه ابتکاری
see also
private finance initiative
2
B2
the ability to decide and act on your own without waiting for somebody to tell you what to do
ابتکار, خودجوشی, پیشقدم بودن
He said I was lazy and had no initiative.
You won't get much help. You'll have to
use your initiative
.
She needs to show more initiative if she wants to succeed.
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative.
She did it
on her own initiative
.
3
B2
the power or opportunity to act and gain an advantage before other people do
پیشگامی, ابتکار عمل
to
seize/regain the initiative
It was up to the US to
take the initiative
in repairing relations.
4
(in some states of the US) a process by which ordinary people can suggest a new law by signing a petition
پیشنهاد قانونی, طرح پیشنهاد
a
ballot initiative
to establish a local minimum wage
The rights of referendum and initiative foster active participation by citizens.