executive (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
Definition
A person or group having administrative and executive power in an organization, typically one holding a high office in government or business.
Examples
The executive branch of the government is responsible for implementing laws.
She was promoted to executive vice president after years of hard work.
The board of directors includes several key executives from the tech industry.
How to Use executive
- executive decision (collocation)
- A final choice made by someone with authority. — "We need an executive decision on this matter by Friday."
- executive branch (collocation)
- The part of a government responsible for putting laws into effect. — "The legislative branch proposes laws, and the executive branch enforces them."
- executive order (collocation)
- A directive issued by the head of an executive branch, often a president or governor. — "The president signed an executive order to address climate change."
- executive level (collocation)
- Referring to the highest levels of management in an organization. — "This proposal needs to be approved at the executive level."
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