own-initiative

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• on one's own initiative — ► on one s own initiative without being prompted by others. Main Entry: ↑initiative …   English terms dictionary

• initiative — i‧ni‧tia‧tive [ɪˈnɪʆətɪv] noun 1. [uncountable] the ability to make decisions and take action without waiting for someone to tell you what to do: • He encourages initiative and new ideas. • You must be prepared to work on your own initiative. 2.… …   Financial and business terms

• initiative — ini·tia·tive /i ni shə tiv, shē ə tiv/ n 1: the esp. introductory series of steps taken to cause a desired result the deposing party would ordinarily be required to take the initiative in arranging a deposition Andrews v. Bradshaw, 895 P.2d 973… …   Law dictionary

• initiative — ► NOUN 1) the ability to act independently and with a fresh approach. 2) the power or opportunity to act before others do. 3) a new development or fresh approach to a problem. ● on one s own initiative Cf. ↑on one s own initiative …   English terms dictionary

• own — [ōn] adj. [ME owen < OE agen, pp. of agan, to possess: see OWE] 1. belonging, relating, or peculiar to oneself or itself: used to strengthen a preceding possessive [his own book, her own idea] 2. Now Rare related by blood rather than by… …   English World dictionary

• on one's own initiative — phrasal at one s own discretion ; independently of outside influence or control …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• act on one's own initiative — act without warrant or support; take action on one s own …   English contemporary dictionary

• initiative — noun 1 new plan ADJECTIVE ▪ fresh, new ▪ fresh initiatives to find a peaceful end to the conflict ▪ innovative, pioneering ▪ pioneering initiatives in bioengineering …   Collocations dictionary

• initiative — n. 1) to demonstrate, display, exercise, show initiative 2) to take the initiative 3) to stifle initiative 4) private initiative 5) the initiative to + inf. (does she have enough initiative to get this job done?) 6) on one s (own) initiative (she …   Combinatory dictionary

• initiative — noun 1 YOUR OWN DECISIONS (U) the ability to make decisions and take action without waiting for someone to tell you what to do: I wish my son would show a bit more initiative. | use your (own) initiative: Don t keep asking me for advice. Use your …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• initiative */*/*/ — UK [ɪˈnɪʃətɪv] / US noun Word forms initiative : singular initiative plural initiatives 1) [uncountable] the ability to decide in an independent way what to do and when to do it Mr Hills showed initiative and bravery when dealing with a dangerous …   English dictionary