How to Pronounce "take the initiative"
expression
TAYK thuh i-NISH-uh-tiv
TAYK thuh in-ISH-ee-uh-tiv
Definition
To be the first to take action or make a decision before others do, especially in situations where leadership or action is needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/, /ˌɪˈnɪʃjətɪv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɪnˈɪʃiətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh i-NISH-uh-tiv
UK
TAYK thuh in-ISH-ee-uh-tiv
Listen in Context
She decided to take the initiative and organize the meeting.
If no one speaks, you should take the initiative.
John likes to take the initiative in new projects.
If you want real change, sometimes you have to just take the initiative.