proactively

American  

[proh-ak-tiv-lee] / proʊˈæk tɪv li /

adverb

1. in advance and in order to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence, especially a negative or challenging one.

   I’m glad to be working with an IT company that's proactively strategizing for the future instead of reacting to yesterday's issues.

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Etymology

Origin of proactively

proactive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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proactively

But Ofwat said that unlike the previous seven cases, Severn Trent "proactively identified problems in its own network" and "began putting them right" before the enforcement case was opened.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

The companies also are betting that “AI agents” will be able to proactively tackle more in the future, automating repetitive tasks in customer service, online shopping and other industries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

"This study challenges the prevailing narrative of inevitable cognitive decline, suggesting instead that brain health can be proactively cultivated at any age."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026

Intesa said this aims to proactively manage antitrust issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

One can cautiously make the case that the major political documents of the past were conceived in reaction to an intolerable state of affairs and events, not proactively, in anticipation of new situations and expectations.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai