executive

From Latin 'executivus', meaning 'to carry out, perform'.

NOUN (1)
[/ɪɡˈzɛk.tɪv/en-US]
役員 literal / 経営者 formal / 管理職 formal / エグゼクティブ loanword / コンセプトの文 untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in JAPANESE)
Synonyms administrator formal , manager formal , director formal
Antonyms subordinate

A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business or organization, often involved in decision-making and policy implementation.

plural
executives
  • The company's executive team meets quarterly to review performance.
  • She was promoted to chief marketing executive last month.
  • Senior executives are often tasked with making crucial strategic decisions.
register: formal
ADJ (1)
[/ɪɡˈzɛk.tɪv/en-US]
行政の formal / 管理的な / 執行の formal / エグゼクティブの loanword / コンセプトの文 untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in JAPANESE)
Synonyms administrative formal , managerial
Antonyms non-executive

Relating to the management or administration of an organization or a government department; having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.

  • The executive branch of government is responsible for implementing laws.
  • He holds an executive position, overseeing all operational departments.
  • Her decision was made at the executive level, not by junior staff.
register: formal