executive
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.
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.
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.
- Base: executive
- Base: executive
- Plural: executives
chief executive officer (CEO)
1Top manager of a company
The most important manager in a company who makes big decisions.
- She was appointed chief executive officer last year.
- The chief executive officer announced a new strategy today.
executive branch
1Part of government that enforces laws
The part of government that makes sure laws are followed and runs daily work.
- The executive branch carries out federal laws.
- In many countries, the prime minister leads the executive branch.
executive decision
1Decision made by someone in charge
A choice made quickly by a leader without asking others first.
- He made an executive decision to cancel the meeting.
- Sometimes you have to make an executive decision to keep things moving.