proactively

[ proh-ak-tiv-lee ]

/ proʊˈæk tɪv li /

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adverb

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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Origin of proactively

proactive + -ly

Words nearby proactively

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How to use proactively in a sentence

Publishers have to be proactive about making sure they’re ready for this new era.
Deep Dive: How the future of publishing is taking shape in the ongoing coronavirus crisis era|Pierre Bienaimé|November 17, 2020|Digiday
The companies that were successful in navigating such treacherous terrain tended to be more proactive before the pandemic ever struck.
The pandemic dramatically accelerated the digital shift. These CEOs explain how they got it done|Aric Jenkins|November 11, 2020|Fortune
“We’re hoping this proactive action will help arrest those changes,” Gayles said.
Montgomery County considers limiting dining, shopping again as coronavirus caseloads surge|Rebecca Tan, Dana Hedgpeth, Michael Brice-Saddler|November 4, 2020|Washington Post
Murray said that this gets management to be proactive in creating comfortable workplace environments.
How Fortune is holding top companies accountable to their promises on diversity and inclusion|Kayleigh Barber|November 2, 2020|Digiday

Channel owners must be proactive to achieve desirable performance.
How to kickstart your channel on Roku and stand out: A comprehensive guide|Sponsored Content: Allroll|October 28, 2020|Search Engine Land
The only question is whether we will manage it proactively or reactively.
Our Mindless Government Is Heading for a Spending Disaster|Nick Gillespie|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Raising wages proactively was clearly a way to buy some short-term labor peace.
Henry Ford Understood That Raising Wages Would Bring Him More Profit|Daniel Gross|January 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There are things that can be done legislatively and also proactively by the gun industry.
Will Obama Seize the Moment on Gun Control?|Eleanor Clift|December 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
You have a fear of failure and work proactively to get your taxes done.
7 Tax Personality Types|Farnoosh Torabi|April 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Sony proactively reached out to several smaller brands to see if they wanted to create EPL-inspired products.
Inside the Eat Pray Love Merchandising Machine|Lauren Streib|August 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST