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forward-leaning strategy

forward-leaning strategy

6.7
A plan that acts now to reach future goals and avoid problems
  • noun
translation icon : estrategia proactiva
  • The company adopted a forward-leaning strategy to stay ahead of market trends.

Examples

  • The company adopted a forward-leaning strategy to ensure growth.

  • Her forward-leaning strategy positioned the organization for future growth.

  • By implementing a forward-leaning strategy, the team was prepared for upcoming industry changes.

  • Implementing forward-leaning strategies can lead to significant advantages.

  • By implementing a forward-leaning strategy, the team was prepared for upcoming industry changes.

  • Her forward-leaning strategy positioned the organization for future growth.

  • The company adopted a forward-leaning strategy to stay ahead of market trends.

Surface Forms

forward-leaning strategy singular
forward-leaning strategies plural

Morphology

forward-leaning + strategy

The overall sense 'a proactive or anticipatory plan' can be inferred from the constituents: 'forward' (ahead/proactive) + 'leaning' (inclined) combined with 'strategy' (plan). However, the mapping of physical posture ('leaning forward') to the abstract idea of being proactive is metaphorical, so a B1 learner who knows the words would probably grasp the general idea but might miss subtle pragmatic nuances.

Etymology

Forward-leaning strategy comes from the simple image of leaning your body forward before you move, like a runner at the start who wants to get ahead. That picture explains the meaning: a forward-leaning strategy means 'to act early' and try to 'get ahead' instead of waiting and reacting.