executive

Definition

  • noun: a person who manages or directs other people in a company or organization
  • adjective: of or relating to the 'execution' of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs

Examples

  • The television network's 'executives' decided not to air the controversial show.

  • In the U.S., the President is the head of the 'executive branch' of government.

  • She will remain with the company as 'nonexecutive' chairman after she retires.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) No mother should ever have to go through something like this, but I... ...promise you, we're going to make this work for us. I'm talking cover stories, production deals, executive producer credit... This is so great! We quit! No, no, wait! Let's not make any rush decisions. Let's put a pin on it. (..)
    2008 Bolt