proactivestrategy

noun
UK /prəʊˈæktɪv ˈstrætədʒi/
US /proʊˈæktɪv ˈstrætədʒi/

A plan you make ahead of time to stop problems before they happen.

Wearing a helmet is a proactive strategy for staying safe while riding a bike.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A business plan that acts early to gain an advantage over competitors.

The company used a proactive strategy to launch its product before anyone else.

3. A way of handling schoolwork by starting early instead of waiting until the last minute.

Making a study schedule was her proactive strategy for exam week.

4. A method of solving conflicts by talking about them before they grow bigger.

The team agreed on a proactive strategy to discuss small disagreements right away.