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take the initiative

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

to take action first or on one's own; to make the first move

idiomatic

Equivalents

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CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

take the knee take the l take the law into one's own hands take the lead take the liberty take the long view

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