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

  • (..) This is a mistake! Where is Bane? There's been no mistake, Mr. Stryver. You are... Philip Stryver, executive vice-president of... Daggett Industries... who, for years, has been living off the blood and sweat - of people less powerful than him. - Call Bane. I'm... I am one of you. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises