Meanings of take initiative in English

I personally, prefer people who take initiative, and they do work.

You use it as something to react to -to take initiative from.

Mr Bouchier says the Government must take initiative and it cannot wait for a citizens'-initiated referendum.

Before she could take initiative, one of the men peeled from the group and approached her.

That moment changed me, and taught me to take initiative and always do more than the bare minimum.

Therefore, it is the responsibility that athletes begin to take initiative to assist in the fight against mistreatment by the authorities.

An individual working in a corporation can also take initiative to give to his or her customer, irrespective of position held.

There were some good lessons: be strong about your opinions, stand up against injustice, take initiative rather than standing back, and so forth.

I'm sure you know other single, attractive people with no valentines and no plans, so why not take initiative and make something happen?

A new generation of game-changers has found its calling, and isn't waiting for the political establishment to give them the go-ahead to take initiative.

As I said, what we need is your capacity for taking initiative.

Tonight on 7de Laan: Vince is proud of Ivy for taking initiative.

Tuesday on 7de Laan Vince is proud of Ivy for taking initiative.

Tempur-Pedic said it is taking initiatives to strengthen its competitive position.

At last, some of the CIA officers felt, the agency was taking initiative.

Making a career of fashion photography takes initiative, passion and perseverance.