initiative

• Nom désignant la capacité à entreprendre et à agir de façon autonome, ou un nouveau plan ou processus visant à atteindre un objectif ou à résoudre un problème.

A noun referring to the ability to take independent action or the first step in a series of actions, often involving boldness or enterprise.

1. New plan or actionB2formal

   A new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem.

   Plan ou action nouvelle

   • The government launched a new initiative to reduce pollution.
   • The company's initiative to improve employee wellness was successful.
   • This educational initiative aims to help underprivileged children.

   Synonymescampaigndrivemeasureoperationplanprogramprojectschemestepventure

   Antonymesidlenessinactioninactivityneglectpassivity

2. Ability to act independentlyB2formal

   The ability to assess and initiate things independently, without being told what to do.

   Capacité d'initiative

   • She showed great initiative by organizing the event herself.
   • He lacks initiative and always waits for instructions.
   • Taking the initiative in a crisis is a valuable skill.

   Synonymesdriveenterpriseget-up-and-gogumptionresourcefulnessself-reliance

   Antonymesapathydependenceinactionindifferencelethargypassivitysubmissiveness