take initiative
Initiative ergreifen
act independently
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take initiative mit russischer Uebersetzung
Beispiele mit take initiative
A good employee tends to take initiative when problems arise.
Хороший сотрудник старается проявлять инициативу, когда возникают проблемы.
Don't wait to be told—take initiative and suggest ideas.
Не ждите указаний — проявляйте инициативу и предлагайте идеи.
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take initiative belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
Synonyme fuer take initiative
Related words worth learning together
If you see a problem, take initiative and propose a solution.
Managers like employees who show initiative without being told.
If nobody volunteers, take the initiative and organize the meeting.
взять на себя лидерство/инициативу
Can you take the lead on the client presentation?
проявлять лидерские качества (включая инициативность)
During the crisis she showed leadership and kept the team focused.
Try to be proactive and fix issues before they escalate.
инициировать (запускать процесс)
She initiated a new mentoring program for junior staff.
взять на себя руководство/ответственность
When the manager was away, she took charge of the project.
She will lead the team through the next phase of development.
He volunteered to take notes during the meeting.
перехватить/воспользоваться инициативой (быстро, решительно)
The company seized the initiative in the market with an aggressive campaign.
выйти на передовую/взять на себя ответственность (разговорное)
When the deadline approached, she stepped up and finished the report.
What’s the difference
How is take initiative different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
Was bedeutet take initiative?
act independently
Wie spricht man take initiative aus?
take initiative wird als /teɪk ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ ausgesprochen.
Wie verwendet man take initiative in einem Satz?
A good employee tends to take initiative when problems arise. Uebersetzung: Хороший сотрудник старается проявлять инициативу, когда возникают проблемы.
Gehoert take initiative zum Thema Skills and Career?
Ja, take initiative (проявлять инициативу) kann im Thema Skills and Career gelernt werden. Diese Verbindung hilft bei Wortlisten und verwandten Woertern.
Gehoert take initiative zum Thema Study and Work?
Ja, take initiative (проявлять инициативу) kann im Thema Study and Work gelernt werden. Diese Verbindung hilft bei Wortlisten und verwandten Woertern.
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