proactive

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die von sich aus die Initiative ergreift und vorausschauend handelt, um erwarteten Schwierigkeiten zu begegnen, statt deren Eintreten abzuwarten.

Describes a person or action that takes initiative and acts in advance to deal with expected difficulties, rather than waiting for them to happen.

1. Taking initiativeB2formal

   Acting in advance to control a situation rather than just responding to events after they happen.

   Proaktiv

   • A proactive manager anticipates problems before they arise.
   • She took a proactive approach to her health by exercising regularly.
   • The company's proactive strategy helped it stay ahead of competitors.

   Synonymeactiveassertivedrivendynamicenterprisinggo-aheadmotivatedproductive

   Antonymeidleinactivepassivereactive

2. Influencing future eventsC1formal

   Describing an action or process that affects subsequent events or stimuli.

   Auf zukünftige Ereignisse einwirkend

   • Proactive measures in education can prevent learning gaps.
   • The proactive effect of the policy was seen in the improved economy.
   • Proactive thinking involves planning for future challenges.

   Antonymeinactivepassivereactive