Executive

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

Executive (noun)

  1. A person with a high position in a company, making important decisions.
  2. The part of government responsible for enforcing laws and running the country.

Examples

  • The executive made a strategic decision to expand the company.
  • An executive must have strong leadership skills to succeed.

Common collocations: chief executive officer, executive decision, executive meeting, executive power, executive order

Executive (adjective)

  1. Connected to managing or leading a company or organization.

Examples

  • She has an executive role in the company.
  • The executive team is responsible for strategic planning.

Synonyms of Executive

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Executive

  • referring to hierarchical positions