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take the initiative take the initiativeTo instigate some action, task, or plan; to be the first to act or do something. If you notice that something isn't working, please take the initiative to fix it. The boss was impressed with how Mary took the initiative with the project.See also: initiative, taketake the initiative (to do something)to activate oneself to do something even if one has not been asked to do it. The door hinges squeak because no one will take the initiative to oil them. Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.See also: initiative, taketake the initiativeBegin a task or plan of action, as in The boss was on vacation when they ran out of materials, so Julie took the initiative and ordered more . This term uses initiative in the sense of "the power to originate something," a usage dating from the late 1700s. See also: initiative, taketake the iˈnitiative lead people by being the first to act in a situation: France took the initiative in the peace talks. ♢ California took the initiative in banning smoking in public places.See also: initiative, take |