initiative:n. 1)ability to make decisions and take action without the help of others If you show that you have initiative,you will sooner or later be promoted. 昌 The workers are able to solve the problem on their own initiative. 2)used in the phrase 'take the initiative":be the first person to take action to improve a situation or relationship,esp. when other people are waiting for sb.else to do sth. He took the initiative in organizing a party after his brother's wedding. End