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

  • (..) Saleucami has fallen, and Master Vos has moved his troops to Boz Pity. What’s wrong, then? The senate is expected... to vote more executive powers to the chancellor today. Well, that can only mean less deliberating and more action. Is that bad? It’ll make it easier for us to end this war. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith