self-starter

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa enérgica e cheia de iniciativa, que age por conta própria sem precisar de incentivo externo; também pode se referir ao dispositivo elétrico que dá partida automaticamente em um motor de combustão interna.

A noun referring to an energetic person with unusual initiative, or an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine.

1. Proactive personB2formal

   An energetic individual who takes initiative and works independently without needing constant supervision.

   Pessoa proativa

   • The company is looking for a self-starter to lead the new project.
   • She is a real self-starter who always finds ways to improve processes.
   • As a self-starter, he completed the assignment ahead of schedule.

   Sinônimosdynamoeager beavergo-getterinitiator

2. Engine starterC1formaltechnical

   An electric motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine, replacing the need for a hand crank.

   Motor de partida

   • The mechanic replaced the faulty self-starter in the car.
   • Modern vehicles rely on a self-starter for ignition.
   • The self-starter engages when you turn the key in the ignition.

   Sinônimosstarter