executive
ɪɡˈzɛk.jə.tɪv
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Definition of executive - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
businessperson in a high-level business position
  • The executive approved the new marketing strategy.
administrator director manager
2.
governmentTECH.branch of government responsible for implementing lawsTECH.
  • The executive is tasked with enforcing the country's laws..
administration

Adjective

1.
authorityhaving the power to put plans or actions into effect
  • The president has executive powers to enforce the law..
administrative directive managerial
2.
managementTECH.pertaining to managing an organization or businessTECH.
  • She holds an executive position in the company.
administrative directorial managerial
3.
luxuryRaredesigned for high-level professionalsRare
  • He drives an executive car.
luxurious posh upscale
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Expressions with executive

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office worker who gives high-level support to a senior manager
Her executive assistant organized the entire conference schedule and managed all important emails.
person managing a company's operations and strategy
The business executive presented the annual report to the board.
highest-ranking officer in an organization
The chief executive announced a new strategic direction for the company..
money and benefits given to top managers in a company
The board reviewed executive pay after shareholders complained about rising costs.
high-level job with major responsibility and decision power in an organization
She was promoted to an executive position after years of hard work.
person responsible for selling products or services
The sales executive closed the deal with the new client.

Origin of executive

Latin, exsequi (to follow) + -ive (pertaining to)

Terms with executive included in their meaning

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government
the executive branch of a government
CEOacr.
acr: chief executive officer
the top leader in a company
business
chief executive officer of a company
government structure
main part of government like legislative, executive, or judicial
business
top executive responsible for company decisions
business
female owner or executive in a company
leadership
the chief executive officer of a government
executive potential
qualities needed for board of directors

Examples of executive in a sentence

  • An executive from the company spoke at the conference.
  • The executive has the power to veto legislation.
  • The executive branch oversees the implementation of federal laws.
  • The executive approved the new company policy.
  • Members of the executive are elected every two years.
  • The executive handles multiple processes efficiently.

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  1. French:exécutif, de direction, ...
  2. German:Manager, exekutiv, ...
  3. Italian:amministratore, decisionale, ...
  4. Spanish:ejecutivo, administrativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:executivo, de autoridade, ...
  6. Chinese:高管, 执行的, ...
  7. Japanese:重役, 執行の, ...
  8. Arabic:مدير تنفيذي, ذُو سُلْطَة تَنْفِيذِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנַהֵל בָּכִיר, בִּיצּוּעִי, ...
  10. Russian:руководитель, исполнительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:керівник, виконавчий, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिकारी, प्रशासनिक, ...
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