take the initiative en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic) to take action first or on one's own; to make the first move
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| taken the initiative | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| takes the initiative | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| seize the initiative | alternative | lexicographic | |
| taking the initiative | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| took the initiative | Tense=Past | lexicographic |