initiatives
nounUK /ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz/
US /ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz/
New plans or actions that people start to fix a problem or make things better.
The school started several initiatives to help students read more books.
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2. The ability to see what needs to be done and to do it without being told.
She showed great initiative by cleaning up the classroom without being asked.
3. The power or right to begin something or make decisions.
The new law gave local groups the initiative to start their own recycling programs.
4. A process in which citizens can propose new laws by signing a petition.
The citizens used an initiative to put the new park rule on the ballot.