directedinitiative
nounUK /dɪˈrɛktɪd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
US /dəˈrɛktɪd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
A plan where someone tells you what to do and you do it.
The teacher used directed initiative to help the class finish the project on time.
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2. A company plan that a boss starts and controls.
The new directed initiative came straight from the manager.
3. A group activity where a leader gives clear steps.
The scout troop followed a directed initiative to build the tent.
4. A way of solving a problem by following someone's orders.
They fixed the broken fence through directed initiative.