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self-starting

UK
/ˌselfˈstɑː.tɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈstɑr.tɪŋ/

Translations

self-startingadjective
Used figuratively of a person who shows initiative and can begin work independently.
plein d'initiativeSe dit d’une personne capable d’agir et de commencer un travail de façon autonome.
She is a self-starting analyst who needs very little supervision.
C’est une analyste pleine d’initiative qui a besoin de très peu de supervision.
Additional translations
autonomeSens proche, surtout pour une personne qui travaille sans aide extérieure.
Synonyms
self-motivated
self-driven
proactive
enterprising
go-getting
initiative-taking
self-initiating
self-reliant
resourceful
industrious
ambitious
independent
Antonyms
dependent
passive
unmotivated
unenterprising
unambitious
inactive
self-startinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌselfˈstɑː.tɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈstɑr.tɪŋ/
Used adjectivally, especially in the literal sense of starting automatically or without external help.
à démarrage automatiqueTechnique ; se dit d’un appareil ou d’un générateur qui démarre tout seul.
The self-starting generator came on as soon as the power failed.
Le générateur à démarrage automatique s’est mis en marche dès que le courant a été coupé.
Synonyms
self-initiating
self-motivating
self-directing
self-propelling
proactive
enterprising
go-getting
initiative-taking
self-guiding
self-sustaining
resourceful
self-driven
Antonyms
dependent
unmotivated
passive
inactive
unenterprising
self-startverb

self-starting

Gerund

self-started
Past Simple
self-started
Past Participle
self-starting
Gerund
démarrer automatiquementMécanique, technique.
The emergency generator will self-start if the main power supply fails.
Le générateur de secours démarrera automatiquement si l’alimentation principale tombe en panne.
Additional translations
se lancer de soi-mêmeSe dit d’une personne qui prend des initiatives sans qu’on la pousse.

Definitions

self-startingadjective
showing initiative and able to begin work or action independently
She is a self-starting analyst who needs very little supervision.
self-startinggerund / present participle
starting automatically or without outside help
The self-starting generator came on as soon as the power failed.
self-startverb
to begin operating automatically or without external assistance
The emergency generator will self-start if the main power supply fails.
to motivate oneself and begin an activity without external prompting
As a freelancer, you must be able to self-start and manage your own workload.
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