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

  • (..) - Are you supposed to be doing that? - Welcome to the st century. - Okay. Here. - It's a person. "Sigurbj'rn 'sgeirsson, executive director... ...of 'sgeirsson Institute for Progressive Volcanology." Max would've known this guy. I knew it was a good thing to bring you. (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth