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take initiative

проявлять инициативу

act independently

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/teɪk ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
EN-US/tə teɪk ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
RU[prəjavˈlʲatʲ ɪnʲɪtsɪˈativu]
take initiative

take initiative with Russian translation

take initiative usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A good employee tends to take initiative when problems arise.

Хороший сотрудник старается проявлять инициативу, когда возникают проблемы.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Don't wait to be told—take initiative and suggest ideas.

Не ждите указаний — проявляйте инициативу и предлагайте идеи.

take initiative synonyms

🇬🇧en

проявлять инициативу (основное выражение)

B2Often

If you see a problem, take initiative and propose a solution.

🇬🇧en

проявлять инициативу (с акцентом на демонстрацию качества)

B2Very Often

Managers like employees who show initiative without being told.

🇬🇧en

взять на себя инициативу (решительно начать действие)

B2Very Often

If nobody volunteers, take the initiative and organize the meeting.

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take the lead

взять на себя лидерство/инициативу

B2Often

Can you take the lead on the client presentation?

S
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show leadership

проявлять лидерские качества (включая инициативность)

B2Often

During the crisis she showed leadership and kept the team focused.

🇬🇧en

быть проактивным (предвосхищать проблемы)

C1Often

Try to be proactive and fix issues before they escalate.

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initiate

инициировать (запускать процесс)

C1Often

She initiated a new mentoring program for junior staff.

T
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take charge

взять на себя руководство/ответственность

C1Often

When the manager was away, she took charge of the project.

🇬🇧en

возглавлять, лидировать

B2Very Often

She will lead the team through the next phase of development.

🇬🇧en

добровольно вызваться/предложиться

B2Very Often

He volunteered to take notes during the meeting.

S
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seize the initiative

перехватить/воспользоваться инициативой (быстро, решительно)

C1Rarely

The company seized the initiative in the market with an aggressive campaign.

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step up

выйти на передовую/взять на себя ответственность (разговорное)

B2Often

When the deadline approached, she stepped up and finished the report.

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What does take initiative mean?

act independently

How do you pronounce take initiative?

take initiative is pronounced as /teɪk ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is take initiative used in a sentence?

A good employee tends to take initiative when problems arise. Translation: Хороший сотрудник старается проявлять инициативу, когда возникают проблемы.

Is take initiative part of Навыки и качества vocabulary?

Yes, take initiative (проявлять инициативу) can be learned in the Навыки и качества topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is take initiative part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

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