"To take initiative" means to act independently and proactively, often by starting a task or addressing a problem without being told or prompted. It involves showing leadership, responsibility, and readiness to make decisions ahead of others.
Translations
tomar la iniciativa
initiatief nemen
prendre la iniciativa
prendre l'initiative
Initiative ergreifen
Etymology
The phrase "to take initiative" comes from the Latin root 'initium,' meaning 'beginning' or 'entrance.' The word 'initiative' entered English in the 15th century, originally referring to the ability to begin actions. The expression as a whole reflects the idea of 'taking the first step' in a process or action.
