initiatives
[/ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz/]
nounfemininepl: initiatives
iniciativas
1. New plans or programs of action, especially ones intended to solve a problem or improve a situation
The government launched several initiatives to reduce poverty.
O governo lançou várias iniciativas para reduzir a pobreza.
2. The ability or willingness to take action and make decisions without waiting for someone else to act first
She showed great initiative by organizing the project herself.
Ela mostrou grande iniciativa ao organizar o projeto por conta própria.
3. A referendum or petition process where citizens propose legislation
Voters approved the ballot initiatives on environmental protection.
Os eleitores aprovaram as iniciativas de votação sobre proteção ambiental.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the initiative - tomar a iniciativa
on one's own initiative - por iniciativa própria
show initiative - demonstrar iniciativa
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