initiative

Definition

  • noun: the power or opportunity to do something before others do
  • adjective: of or relating to 'initiation'
  • synonyms: inceptive, initiatory, introductory

Examples

  • The company has the opportunity to 'seize the initiative' by getting its new products to the market before its competitors.

  • By failing to get its products to the market on schedule, the company has 'lost the initiative' (to its competitors).

  • If you want to meet her, you're going to have to 'take the initiative' and introduce yourself.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to discuss which color tie the President is wearing tonight. That is his call... if he'll put back in the Secretary's housing initiatives. These are programs that can help millions of low-income families. No one's debating its value here, Emily. Charlie, there's not a single mention (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1