executive
gb/ɪɡzˈɛkjətɪv/ us/ɪɡzˈɛkjətɪv/
B1
English
~ 1300
felsővezető, vezető, vezetői, végrehajtó, végrehajtó hatalom
NOUN
B1
1
felsővezető
B2
vezető
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an executive at [company/organization]
The company's executives met to discuss the merger.
A vállalat felsővezetői összeültek, hogy megvitassák a fúziót.
She was promoted to senior executive after five years.
Öt év után felsővezetővé léptették elő.
As an executive, he is responsible for setting the department's goals.
Top executives often earn large bonuses.
The executive signed the final approval for the budget.
Learner examples
My uncle is an executive at a bank.
A nagybátyám felsővezető egy banknál.
The executive makes big decisions for the company.
A felsővezető fontos döntéseket hoz a cég számára.
She is the top executive in her office.
Executives meet to plan the future.
An executive can hire new workers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'executive' with 'executioner', which has a completely different meaning.
Meaning
High-level company or government manager
Collocations
chief executive
|corporate executive
|senior executive
|top executive
|executive position
Synonyms
manager (A general term for someone in charge, but not always at the highest level.)
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administrator (Focuses more on organizing and running operations, not necessarily high-level strategy.)
Antonyms
employee (Refers to someone who works for an organization but does not have decision-making authority.)
Themes
business
|management
|government
|work
Definition
A person with an important job who makes decisions in a business or government.
A person who has a senior position in an organization and is responsible for making important decisions and managing operations.
B2
2
vezetői
B1
végrehajtó
B2
Usage pattern:
executive [role/decision/committee]
The CEO made an executive decision to expand overseas.
A vezérigazgató vezetői döntést hozott a külföldi terjeszkedésről.
She attended the executive meeting on Monday.
Hétfőn részt vett a vezetői értekezleten.
The report includes an executive summary at the beginning.
They discussed changes in the company's executive structure.
Learner examples
He made an executive decision to stop the project.
Vezetői döntést hozott arról, hogy leállítják a projektet.
The executive committee meets every week.
A végrehajtó bizottság minden héten ülést tart.
We read the executive summary of the report.
She works on the executive floor of the building.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'executive' as an adjective with 'exclusive' because they sound similar.
Meaning
Related to management duties or authority
Collocations
executive decision
|executive committee
|executive powers
|executive summary
Synonyms
managerial (Formal term focusing on the duties of managers.)
Antonyms
subordinate (Describes someone or something lower in rank or authority.)
Themes
business
|government
|politics
|work
Definition
About the work of managing and making important decisions in business or government.
Relating to the power of managing and making decisions, especially in a business or government context.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
the executive [branch/power]
The president is part of the executive branch.
Az elnök a végrehajtó hatalom része.
The constitution separates powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Az alkotmány szétválasztja egymástól a törvényhozó, a végrehajtó és a bírói hatalmi ágat.
Executive power is vested in the cabinet.
Learner examples
The president leads the executive branch.
Az elnök vezeti a végrehajtó hatalmat.
The executive makes sure laws are followed.
A végrehajtó hatalom gondoskodik arról, hogy betartsák a törvényeket.
In my country, the executive is separate from the courts.
Meaning
Government branch that enforces laws
Collocations
executive branch
|executive power
|head of the executive
Synonyms
administration (Often used to refer to the group of people running the government at a certain time.)
Antonyms
legislature (The branch of government that makes laws, not enforces them.)
Themes
government
|law
|politics
Definition
The part of the government that makes sure laws are followed and runs daily work.
The branch of a government that is responsible for carrying out laws and running public affairs.
Grammar
Dictionary form
executive
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɛkjətɪv/
US/ɪɡzˈɛkjətɪv/
Syllables & stress
ex - ec - ut - ive (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: executive
Noun
- Base: executive
- Plural: executives
Word family
Forms
executives
noun
Related words
executor
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-executive
adjective
Advanced or less common
executable
adjective
executioner
noun B2
Expressions
chief executive officer (CEO)
1/t͡ʃˈif ɪɡzˈɛkjətɪv ˈɔfɪsɚ sˈi ˈi ˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Top manager of a company
The most important manager in a company who makes big decisions.
Examples
- She was appointed chief executive officer last year.
- The chief executive officer announced a new strategy today.
executive branch
1/ɪɡzˈɛkjətɪv bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
formal
Part of government that enforces laws
The part of government that makes sure laws are followed and runs daily work.
Examples
- The executive branch carries out federal laws.
- In many countries, the prime minister leads the executive branch.
executive decision
1/ɪɡzˈɛkjətɪv dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
Decision made by someone in charge
A choice made quickly by a leader without asking others first.
Examples
- He made an executive decision to cancel the meeting.
- Sometimes you have to make an executive decision to keep things moving.