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

  • (..) I don't mean to belittle your collection. I get it. It sounds cool. I'd be the th person to do it. More people have walked on the moon. -Do they throw you a parade? -You get lifetime executive status. You get to meet the chief pilot, Maynard Finch. And they put your name on the side of a plane. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air