B2noun formal 2K

Executive

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/"]/

Meaning of Executive

a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization

In simple words: A person who makes important decisions in a company.

Executive in a sentence

• The executive made the final decision on the company's new policy.
• She was promoted to an executive position after years of hard work.
• As an executive, he reported directly to the board of directors.
• The executive committee was responsible for overseeing the project.
• She took an executive decision to change the marketing strategy.
• The executive branch of the government is headed by the president.
• His role as an executive requires a lot of strategic thinking.

How to use Executive

Used in business contexts when referring to someone in a high-ranking position. It's formal and may not be appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of an 'exec' making big decisions at an office.

Related words

Collocations with Executive

• chief
• senior
• high-flying
• central
• national
• political
• control
• decide something
• member
• meeting
• board
• a member of an executive
• central
• national
• political
• control
• decide something
• member
• meeting
• board
• a member of an executive

Synonyms for Executive

• manager
• director
• leader
• supervisor
• administrator

Opposites of Executive

• subordinate
• employee

Common mistakes with Executive

• Confused with 'executive' as a verb (it is only a noun in this sense).
• Using it in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'boss' could fit better.

Frequently asked questions about Executive

What does Executive mean?

A person who makes important decisions in a company.

What is the definition of Executive?

a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization

How do you use Executive in a sentence?

The executive made the final decision on the company's new policy.

Can you give another example of Executive?

She was promoted to an executive position after years of hard work.

What are synonyms for Executive?

Common alternatives include manager, director, leader, supervisor, administrator.

What is the opposite of Executive?

Opposite meanings include subordinate, employee.

What words go with Executive?

It commonly pairs with chief, senior, high-flying, central, national, political, control, decide something, member, meeting, board, a member of an executive, central, national, political, control, decide something, member, meeting, board, a member of an executive.

What are common mistakes when using Executive?

Confused with 'executive' as a verb (it is only a noun in this sense). Using it in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'boss' could fit better.

How do you pronounce Executive?

US: /["/ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/"]/, UK: /["/ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Executive formal or informal?

"Executive" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Executive?

Used in business contexts when referring to someone in a high-ranking position. It's formal and may not be appropriate in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Executive?

"Executive" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.