proactive
proactive
acting in advance
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proactive with Russian translation
proactive usage examples
Проактивный сотрудник сообщает о проблемах заранее.
Be proactive and report problems early.
Проактивный студент задаёт вопросы перед экзаменами.
A proactive student asks questions before exams.
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proactive belongs to the topic "Teamwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
proactive synonyms
What's the difference between proactive / self-starting / initiative-taking / active / preemptive / preventive
Describes someone who begins tasks independently without prompting; very close to proactive for personal traits.
We need self-starting graduates who can take charge of small projects.
Denotes willingness to take initiative; close in meaning but the compound is less commonly used than 'take the initiative'.
Initiative-taking employees often identify improvements without being asked.
More general: denotes energetic engagement, not necessarily forward planning.
She's very active in the community but not always planning long-term projects.
Action taken ahead of a potential problem; focuses on intervening to stop something.
They launched a preemptive campaign to counter the misinformation.
Focused on stopping an undesirable outcome, often used in medicine or risk contexts.
Preventive maintenance reduced downtime across the plant.
Highlights resourcefulness and willingness to start projects and take risks; more entrepreneurial nuance.
The enterprising team launched a pilot product within months.
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How to pronounce proactive and what this word means
proactive means proactive. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce proactive
/prəʊˈæktɪv/
proactive translation
proactive
proactive examples
Be proactive and report problems early.
proactive transcription
/prəʊˈæktɪv/, /proʊˈæktɪv/
Questions about this word
proactive meaning: what does it mean?
acting in advance
proactive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
proactive is pronounced as /prəʊˈæktɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
proactive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Be proactive and report problems early. Translation: Проактивный сотрудник сообщает о проблемах заранее.
Is proactive part of Teamwork vocabulary?
Yes, proactive can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is proactive part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, proactive can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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