Meaning of the word executive in English

What does executive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

executive

US /ɪɡˈzek.jə.t̬ɪv/

UK /ɪɡˈzek.jə.t̬ɪv/

a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business or organization

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The company's chief executive announced a new strategy.

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She is a senior executive in the marketing department.

Synonym:

director manager administrator official chief head

having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect

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The executive branch of government is responsible for implementing laws.

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He has executive power to make decisions.

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