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CEFR C1 · Work
proactive
/ˌproʊˈæktɪv/ 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To be proactive means to act in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or change, rather than reacting to it after it has happened. It involves taking initiative and preparing for future situations.
Synonyms
forward-thinking
anticipatory
preemptive
initiative-taking
preventive
Antonyms
reactive
passive
responsive
complacent
unprepared
Translations
proactive in your language
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عربي
أن تكون استباقيًا يعني التصرف مقدمًا للتعامل مع صعوبة أو تغيير متوقع، بدلاً من التفاعل معه بعد حدوثه.
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اردو
پروایکٹو ہونے کا مطلب ہے کسی متوقع مشکل یا تبدیلی سے نمٹنے کے لیے پیشگی کارروائی کرنا، بجائے اس کے کہ اس کے ہونے کے بعد ردعمل ظاہر کیا جائے۔
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हिंदी
सक्रिय होने का मतलब है किसी अपेक्षित कठिनाई या बदलाव से निपटने के लिए पहले से कार्य करना, बजाय इसके कि उसके घटित होने के बाद प्रतिक्रिया दें।
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中文
积极主动意味着在预期的困难或变化发生之前采取行动，而不是在发生之后才做出反应。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Being proactive means you act before a problem starts. You don't wait for things to happen. You plan ahead.
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Memory TipThink 'pro' (before) and 'active' (doing something) – doing something before it happens.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
A proactive (acting in advance) approach to problem-solving can prevent many issues from becoming serious.
She was proactive (taking action early) in her job search, sending out resumes before graduation.
Being proactive (planning ahead) about your health means making good choices every day.
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