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

There’s little for consumers to do in this environment besides wait for rates to improve — or, more proactively, improve their credit scores to qualify for lower interest rates.

From MarketWatch

United Airlines proactively reduced its schedule to minimize disruption once the storm arrives, a spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

While no fix is universal, you can proactively get ahead of some problems before they arise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Loy, the legal director of the First Amendment Coalition, said the Brown Act could be amended to proactively require public agencies to ultimately disclose the details and amounts of settlements.

From Los Angeles Times

The cancer institute said it proactively shared information with investigators throughout the process.

From The Wall Street Journal