Executives
ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪvz
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or group of people having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization.
ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪvz
A person with senior managerial responsibility in a company.
The executives reviewed the proposal.
💡 Simply: Imagine a team that makes big decisions for a company, like who gets hired or what products to sell. Those people are the executives! They're like the captains of a ship, steering it in the right direction.
👶 For kids: Grown-ups who are in charge and make important choices at a company or a government.
More Examples
The company's executives are considering a merger.
The new policy was announced by the company's top executives.
The executives had to make tough choices during the financial crisis.
How It's Used
"The executives met to discuss the company's quarterly performance."
"Government executives are responsible for implementing policy."
Relating to or having the function of putting plans, actions, or laws into effect.
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Relating to the executive branch of a government.
The president's executive order changed environmental regulations.
💡 Simply: Imagine the part of the government that makes sure the laws are actually followed, and the country's plan is put into place. That's the executive part!
👶 For kids: Something that has to do with the boss's job.
More Examples
Executive authority is vested in the president.
The executive branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws.
They are responsible for executive actions.
How It's Used
"The president has executive powers."
Idioms & expressions
Executive Suite
A collection of luxurious rooms in a hotel or office building for high-level executives.
"The company booked the executive suite for the visiting CEO."
Executive Order
A directive issued by the executive branch of a government, such as the President of the United States, that manages operations of the government.
"The president signed an executive order to address climate change."
From Middle English executif, from Old French executif, from Latin executus, past participle of exequi ('to carry out, perform').
Historically, the term 'executive' has been used in legal and governmental contexts, referring to those responsible for carrying out laws or administering organizations.
Memory tip
Think of the 'exec' from 'execute' - they make things happen.