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

The price-comparison website is proactively neutralizing AI-disruption risks through the strategic launch of its ChatGPT app, showing not only technical ability but also a strategic hedge, the analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We proactively reached out to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with information on the individual and their use of ChatGPT, and we'll continue to support their investigation," it added.

From Barron's

It said its thoughts were with everyone affected by the tragedy and that following the attack it had "proactively" contacted Canadian police with information on the suspect.

From BBC

These more chaotic moments of the game suited Casemiro who often read where the ball would land, winning second balls proactively.

From BBC

She said it was a "major failing" for the doctor to "not do more to proactively urge Cauchi to resume his medication".

From BBC