Proactive
Definition
(adj) Taking action before it is needed
Examples
“A proactive leader anticipates challenges, rather than reacting to them.”
“She took a proactive step and called the plumber before the leak got worse.”
“Proactive emails saved us a nasty surprise at the airport.”
“At 7 a.m., Jamal was proactive and booked the first train to Chicago.”
“If you want a calm Friday, be proactive about the payroll issue on Thursday.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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