1 a first step or move that leads the way: He took the initiative in organizing a search party to look for the girl.
az: təşəbbüs
ru: инициатива
2 the ability to lead or make decisions for oneself: He is quite good at his job, but lacks initiative; My son actually went to the hairdresser's on his own initiative!
az: təşəbbüs
ru: инициатива
English-Azerbaijani dictionary