to take initiative in offering help or leadership
援助やリーダーシップを提供するために先手を取る (enjo ya rīdāshippu o teikyō suru tame ni sente o toru)
"Several countries stepped forward with humanitarian aid."
"いくつかの国が人道的支援をもって前進しました。" (Ikutsuka no kuni ga jindōteki shien o motte zenshin shimashita.)
to stop working at the end of the day
to increase the manufacturing output to meet export demand
to change from one job or career path to another
to reserve all available places or tickets
to prevent someone from being included in a conversation or...
to start doing something new, such as a habit, activity, or...
