executive

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal

n. the part of a government that is responsible for making sure laws are followed.

n. the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and the administration of public affairs.

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“The executive and the legislature often disagree on how to spend the budget.”

“Constitutional scholars debated whether the executive had exceeded its legal authority by issuing the emergency decree without parliamentary approval.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

adj. relating to the job of managing a company or making decisions.

adj. relating to the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect; specifically concerning high-level management.

“She has excellent executive skills and knows how to lead a large team.”

“The candidate demonstrated strong executive functioning, particularly in her ability to prioritise complex tasks under significant time pressure.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. expensive, high-quality, or designed for important people.

adj. denoting something of high quality, exclusivity, or cost, intended for use by senior professionals.

“The company booked an executive suite for the visiting clients.”

“The airline's executive lounge offers a quiet environment and premium amenities for business travellers during long layovers.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a computer program that controls how other programs run.

n. a system program or process that coordinates and governs the execution of other processes or threads.

“The real-time executive ensures that every task finishes before its deadline.”

“The embedded system uses a minimal executive to manage task switching without the overhead of a full operating system.”