executive
pronunciation
How to pronounce executive in British English:
UK [ɪɡˈzekjətɪv]
How to pronounce executive in American English:
US [ɪɡˈzekjətɪv]
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- Noun:
- a person responsible for the administration of a business
- persons who administer the law
- someone who manages a government agency or department
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- Adjective:
- having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
Word Origin
- executive (adj.)
- mid-15c., "performed, carried out;" 1640s, "of the branch of government that carries out the laws," from Middle French executif, from Latin executivus, from past participle stem of exequi "follow after; carry out, accomplish" (see execution). The noun in this sense is from 1776, as a branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of the laws. Meaning "high-ranking businessman" is 1902 in American English; hence the adjectival sense "stylish, luxurious, costly" (1970s). Executive privilege is attested by 1805, American English.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Not so , tweetdeck 's chief executive fired back .
- 2. Sometimes they appoint a loyal relative as chief executive .
- 3. Would you rather be a good corporate executive or a good friend ?
- 4. He calls rebekah brooks , the firm 's chief executive , a friend .
- 5. Mr papier says that such tensions between the court and the executive are not new .