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take the initiative

/teɪk ðə ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ /teɪk ðə ɪˈnɪʃiəˌtɪv/
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  1. 1 inisiyatif almak, ilk adımı atmak

Definition (English)

To act on your own and start something useful before anyone asks you to.

Example Sentences

  1. Employers appreciate staff who take the initiative and suggest solutions instead of waiting for instructions.
    İşverenler, talimat beklemek yerine inisiyatif alıp çözüm öneren çalışanları takdir eder.
  2. Nobody was organising the end-of-term party, so Leyla took the initiative and booked a restaurant.
    Dönem sonu partisini kimse organize etmiyordu, bu yüzden Leyla ilk adımı atıp bir restoranda yer ayırttı.

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