proactive
adjectiveUK /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv/
US /ˌproʊˈæk.tɪv/
Doing something before it happens instead of waiting.
She was proactive and packed her bag the night before the trip.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Acting in advance to stop problems from happening.
The school took proactive steps to keep the playground safe.
3. Taking charge of a situation rather than reacting to it.
He was proactive about finding a new job before he lost the old one.
4. In business, making changes early to create new opportunities.
The company's proactive approach helped it lead the market.