initiative

Meaning (English)

the ability to act independently; a fresh plan of action

Meaning (मराठी)

पुढाकार; नवा उपक्रम

Used in a sentence

The block officer showed initiative and reopened the closed school.

गटविकास अधिकाऱ्याने पुढाकार घेऊन बंद पडलेली शाळा पुन्हा सुरू केली.

Synonyms

enterprise, drive, undertaking

Antonyms

passivity, inaction