1. A modest or limited-scale project, endeavor, or undertaking, typically involving fewer resources, participants, or scope than larger initiatives
The community launched a small initiative to clean up the local park.
A comunidade lançou uma iniciativa pequena para limpar o parque local.
2. An early-stage business venture or entrepreneurial project with limited capital or ambitions
His small initiative started in his garage with just two employees.
Sua iniciativa pequena começou em sua garagem com apenas dois funcionários.