initiative

Definition

Examples

The new recycling initiative has reduced waste in our offices.

Word Family

Synonyms

• schemean elaborate and systematic plan of action
• enterprisea purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
• ventureany venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

Collocations

• Easy take the initiative
  to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding the initiative
• Medium green sustainability initiative
  to green sustainability initiative, meaning to turn or become green
• Hard cost-cutting initiative across subsidiaries
  a collocation phrase: cost-cutting initiative across subsidiaries
• Very Hard seize the initiative on the chessboard
  to seize the initiative on the chessboard, meaning to take hold of; grab