executive
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a person who has a high-level job in a company and makes important decisions.
n.a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organisation, typically possessing the authority to make significant strategic decisions.
Simple“The marketing executive decided to launch the new product line in the spring.”
In context“The chief executive faced intense questioning from the board regarding the company's declining profit margins in the third quarter.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The executive and the legislature often disagree on how to spend the budget.”
In context“Constitutional scholars debated whether the executive had exceeded its legal authority by issuing the emergency decree without parliamentary approval.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“She has excellent executive skills and knows how to lead a large team.”
In context“The candidate demonstrated strong executive functioning, particularly in her ability to prioritise complex tasks under significant time pressure.”
Synonyms - 04 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.
Simple“The company booked an executive suite for the visiting clients.”
In context“The airline's executive lounge offers a quiet environment and premium amenities for business travellers during long layovers.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
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.
Simple“The real-time executive ensures that every task finishes before its deadline.”
In context“The embedded system uses a minimal executive to manage task switching without the overhead of a full operating system.”
Synonyms
Usage executive director · executive order · executive orders
“Gomez is currently listed as a co-founder on Wonderminds website, below her mother who is now in the chief executive role, following Pierson's departure from the company.”
“Last week, former Ethiopian Airlines boss Tewolde Gebremariam became Air India's new chief executive.”
From Middle French executif, from Latin executivus, from Latin exsequi, from ex- ‘out’ + sequi ‘follow’.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.