exec
gb/ˌɛɡzˈɛk/ us/ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
B2
English
~ 8800
vezető, felsővezető, exec rendszerhívás, exec parancs, futtat, fut, lefut, végrehajt, vezetőség, elnökség, végrehajtó bizottság
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
1
vezető
A2
felsővezető
B2
Usage pattern:
[an] exec at [a company/organization]
The marketing exec approved the campaign after a quick review.
A marketingvezető gyors áttekintés után jóváhagyta a kampányt.
Several top execs resigned following the data breach.
Az adatvédelmi incidens után több felsővezető is lemondott.
She worked her way up from intern to senior exec in just ten years.
The studio execs were nervous about the film’s low test scores.
Tech execs gathered in San Francisco for the annual conference.
Learner examples
The new exec wants to change the company.
Az új vezető változtatni akar a cégen.
He is a top exec at a big bank.
Egy nagy banknál felsővezető.
Three execs lost their jobs last year.
An exec from the studio called her about the role.
Many young people dream of becoming a company exec.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "exec" with the verb "execute" or the noun "execution". "Exec" is a short, informal form of "executive" and is usually a noun referring to a person, not an action.
Meaning
a senior business manager
Collocations
top exec
|corporate exec
|senior exec
|company exec
|studio exec
|tech exec
Synonyms
executive (More formal and complete; used in all types of writing, not just speech or headlines.)
|
manager (Broader and more general; not always as high-ranking as an exec.)
Antonyms
employee (Refers to general staff rather than high-level decision-makers.)
Themes
business
|work
|media
Definition
A short, informal word for an important manager in a company or organization.
An informal term for an executive, especially a senior manager in a company or large organization.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
use exec to run [a program/script]
In this script, we use the exec command so the new process replaces the current shell.
Ebben a szkriptben az exec parancsot használjuk, hogy az új program a jelenlegi shell helyébe lépjen.
The server calls an exec function after fork to load the worker program.
A szerver a fork után meghív egy exec függvényt, hogy betöltse a worker programot.
If exec fails, the program prints an error message and exits.
The POSIX standard defines several related exec routines.
You can use exec in a shell script to run another script without starting a subshell.
Learner examples
This code uses exec to start the new program.
Ez a kód az exec rendszerhívást használja az új program elindításához.
The shell exec command replaces the current process.
A shell exec parancsa lecseréli a jelenlegi folyamatot.
If exec works, the old program does not continue.
In Unix, fork and exec are often used together.
We call an exec function to run the web server binary.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "exec" always means "execute" in a general sense. In Unix documentation, "exec" is the name of a specific command or family of functions with the special behavior of replacing the current process.
Meaning
Unix command that runs a program
Collocations
the exec command
|POSIX exec functions
|call exec
|shell exec
|exec system call
Synonyms
execve (A specific low-level POSIX system call in the exec family, not a general name.)
|
shell built-in (A broader term; exec is one example of a shell built-in command.)
Antonyms
fork (In Unix, creates a new process instead of replacing the current one, so it contrasts with exec’s behavior.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|programming
Definition
In Unix and Linux, a special command or function that stops the current program and starts another one in its place.
In Unix-like systems, a command or system call that replaces the current process with another program, without creating a new process.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
to exec [a command/program/script]
The parent process forks and the child then execs the worker binary.
A szülőfolyamat forkot hajt végre, majd a gyermekfolyamat futtatja a worker binárist.
You can exec this command to rebuild the project.
Futtathatod ezt a parancsot a projekt újraépítéséhez.
The container runtime will exec the specified entrypoint.
Instead of spawning a shell, we exec the program directly.
This function validates the input before it execs the script.
Learner examples
The program will exec this command on start.
A program induláskor végrehajtja ezt a parancsot.
Developers often exec a script to test new code.
A fejlesztők gyakran futtatnak egy szkriptet az új kód teszteléséhez.
The child process execs the server binary.
Use this tool to exec the backup job every night.
If you exec the wrong file, the app will crash.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use "exec" as a general verb in non-technical contexts, but outside computing it sounds incorrect or very unusual. In normal English, use "do", "run", or "carry out" instead of "exec".
Meaning
to run a program or command
Collocations
exec a script
|exec a command
|exec the binary
|exec the process
|directly exec
Synonyms
run (Plain, everyday word; used both in casual and technical talk, not limited to programmer slang.)
|
execute (More formal and standard in technical writing; "exec" is shorter and more colloquial among developers.)
Antonyms
terminate (Means to stop a running program, the opposite of starting it.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|programming
Definition
In programming, to make a program, script, or command start and run.
In computing and programming contexts, to execute or run a program, script, or command.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
on the exec of [a club/union]
She was elected to the student union exec last year.
Tavaly beválasztották a diákönkormányzat vezetőségébe.
The club’s exec met on Tuesday to approve the budget.
A klub vezetősége kedden összeült, hogy jóváhagyja a költségvetést.
Only members of the exec can vote on this motion.
He served on the local party exec for two terms.
The exec will discuss the proposal before it goes to the full membership.
Learner examples
He is on the exec of the student union.
Tagja a diákönkormányzat vezetőségének.
The club exec meets every month.
A klub vezetősége minden hónapban ülésezik.
She joined the exec to help lead the group.
Only the exec can change these rules.
The exec asked members for feedback.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "exec" always refers to a single person. In some student or political contexts, it means a group (the executive committee), not just one manager.
Meaning
executive committee of a group
Collocations
on the exec
|student union exec
|club exec
|local party exec
|exec meeting
Synonyms
executive committee (Full, formal term; used in official documents, whereas "exec" is shorter and more casual.)
Antonyms
membership (Refers to the ordinary members of an organization rather than the small leading group.)
Themes
organizations
|education
|politics
|work
|business
Definition
An informal way to say "executive committee", the small group of people who lead a club or organization.
A short, informal term for an executive committee, especially in student unions, clubs, or associations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exec
IPA
GB/ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
US/ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
Syllables & stress
ex - ec (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: exec
- Plural: execs
Verb
- Base: exec
- 3rd Person Singular: execs
- Present Participle: execing
- Past: execed
- Past Participle: execed
Word family
Expressions
C-suite exec
1/sˈi swˈit ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
fixed phrase
highest-level corporate executive
A very high-level company leader, such as the CEO, CFO, or CTO.
Examples
- Only C-suite execs were invited to that strategy meeting.
- Salaries for C-suite execs rose again this year.
corporate exec
1/kˈɔɹpɚɪt ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
fixed phrase
executive in a large company
A high-level manager in a big company, especially one with many offices.
Examples
- Corporate execs defended the merger in a press conference.
- He left his job as a corporate exec to start a small business.
exec summary
1/ˌɛɡzˈɛk sˈʌmɚi/
fixed phrase
formal
short overview at start of report
A short part at the beginning of a report that gives the main ideas in simple form.
Examples
- Please read the exec summary before we discuss the full report.
- The exec summary highlights the project’s main risks and recommendations.
Hollywood exec
1/hˈɑliwˌʊd ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
fixed phrase
Hollywood film industry executive
An important manager in the movie industry in or around Hollywood.
Examples
- Hollywood execs are betting big on superhero movies this summer.
- A Hollywood exec discovered the young director at a festival.
studio exec
1/stˈudioʊ ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
fixed phrase
film or TV company executive
An important manager who works for a movie or TV company.
Examples
- The studio execs worried the movie was too long for theaters.
- A studio exec called her to offer the lead role.
tech exec
1/tˈɛk ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
fixed phrase
technology company executive
An important manager who works at a technology company.
Examples
- Silicon Valley tech execs met to discuss new AI rules.
- Many tech execs are worried about cybersecurity threats.
top exec
1/tˈɑp ˌɛɡzˈɛk/
fixed phrase
very senior company executive
A very important and powerful manager in a company or organization.
Examples
- Several top execs were questioned during the investigation.
- The company’s top exec is under pressure to improve results.