higher-up

See also: higherup

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhaɪəɹ ˌʌp/, /ˌhaɪəɹ ˈʌp/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Noun

higher-up (plural higher-ups)

1. Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks.

   It's a great plan, but we'll have to get approval from the higher-ups to proceed.

Translations

somebody with greater authority — see big shot