Initiative Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Initiative

Meaning 1 : serving to set in motion

    Example : the initiative phase in the negotiations

    Synonyms : first,  inaugural,  initiatory,  maiden
Meaning 2 : readiness to embark on bold new ventures

    Synonyms : enterprise,  enterprisingness,  go-ahead
Meaning 3 : the first of a series of actions

    Synonyms : first step,  opening,  opening move