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proactive

proactive

Meaning of proactive

English

acting in advance

Deutsch

vorausschauend und vorbeugend handelnd

proactive

Pronunciation

British English
/prəʊˈæktɪv/
American English
/proʊˈæktɪv/

proactive with German translation

proactive usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She acts proactively and asks for help early.

Sie handelt proaktiv und fragt früh nach Hilfe.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

A proactive plan saves time later.

Ein proaktiver Plan spart später Zeit.

proactive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between proactive, preemptive, preventive, self-starting, enterprising, and active

P
🇬🇧English
preemptive

done first to stop something happening

B2rare word

ENThey launched a preemptive campaign to counter the misinformation.

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
preventive

meant to prevent; about measures, not people

B2often

ENPreventive maintenance reduced downtime across the plant.

🇬🇧English

starts work without being told

B2rare word

ENWe need self-starting graduates who can take charge of small projects.

E
🇬🇧English
enterprising

good at starting new things

B2rare word

ENThe enterprising team launched a pilot product within months.

🇬🇧English

busy and energetic, not about acting in advance

B2very often

ENShe's very active in the community but not always planning long-term projects.

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proactive belongs to the topic "Teamwork →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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proactive meaning: what does it mean?

acting in advance

proactive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

proactive is pronounced as /prəʊˈæktɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

proactive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Sie handelt proaktiv und fragt früh nach Hilfe. Translation: She acts proactively and asks for help early.

Is proactive part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, proactive can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is proactive part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, proactive can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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