proactive

adjective
UK: /ˌprəʊˈæktɪv/
US: /ˌproʊˈæktɪv/

  1. Taking action to control a situation rather than just reacting to it after it has happened.

    1. We should be proactive and fix problems before they happen.
    2. The company is proactive in identifying and solving potential challenges before they escalate.

  2. Describes someone who makes things happen instead of waiting for things to happen to them; showing initiative.

    1. She is a proactive student, always prepared for class.
    2. To succeed in this role, you'll need to be proactive, identifying opportunities and taking ownership.

Synonyms

enterprising initiative resourceful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proactive" in English means: Taking action to control a situation rather than just reacting to it after it has happened., Describes someone who makes things happen instead of waiting for things to happen to them; showing initiative..

The phonetic transcription of "proactive" is /ˌprəʊˈæktɪv/ in British English and /ˌproʊˈæktɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proactive": enterprising, initiative, resourceful.

Example usage of "proactive": "We should be proactive and fix problems before they happen.". More examples on the page.