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proactive approach

[proh-AK-tiv uh-PROHCH]
noun phrasepl: proactive approaches
abordagem proativa
1. A strategy or method of dealing with something by taking action in advance rather than reacting to events as they occur
The company took a proactive approach to customer service by addressing complaints before they escalated.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem proativa ao atendimento ao cliente, resolvendo reclamações antes de escalarem.
2. Initiative-taking behavior aimed at preventing problems or creating opportunities
A proactive approach to health means exercising regularly and eating well.
Uma abordagem proativa à saúde significa exercitar-se regularmente e comer bem.
Synonyms
preventive approachforward-thinking strategyanticipatory methodinitiative-based approachabordagem preventivaestratégia antecipatória
Antonyms
reactive approachpassive approachabordagem reativaabordagem passiva

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem proativa
Most common usage in business and management contexts
São Paulo
abordagem proativa
Standard business terminology
Portugal
abordagem proativa
Professional and formal contexts; sometimes 'atitude proativa'
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem proativa
Common in corporate and organizational settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

get ahead of the curve
stay on top of things
take the bull by the horns
antecipar-se aos problemas
ir na frente
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