Example: They take initiative in difficult situations
Definition
"To take initiative in" means to actively begin or engage in an action or process without waiting for direction, especially in challenging or important situations. It involves showing readiness and willingness to lead or make decisions independently.
Translations
tomar la iniciativa en
initiatief nemen in
prendre la iniciativa en
prendre l'initiative de
Initiative ergreifen bei
Etymology
The phrase "to take initiative in" combines the verb 'take,' from Old English 'tacan,' meaning to grasp or seize, with 'initiative,' which derives from the Latin 'initium,' meaning beginning or entrance. 'Initiative' originally referred to the ability to begin something independently, so 'to take initiative in' literally means to seize the opportunity to start or lead.
