Collocations for "proactive"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "proactive" in context.
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proactive
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- trying to be more proactive
- being proactive is important to [avoid, ensure]
- take a proactive approach (towards)
- adopt a proactive approach (towards)
- a proactive [manager, leader]
- take proactive [measures, steps] to
- be proactive to [prevent, ensure, get, protect]
- proactive leadership is [vital, necessary]
- played a proactive role in
- proactive about [security, pay]
- a [business, company] with proactive management
- more reactive than proactive
'proactive' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):