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

  • (..) ...and get you high. and nighttime angel, Candy. That's right, Mr. Martini, there is an Easter bunny. Round the side, boys, join Mr. McMurphy... ...in the executive Iounge. pIease. Round the side. lt's going to be so great. You'd like a nip. Charles? No trouble at all! (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest