higher-up en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌhaɪəɹ ˈʌp/
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈhaɪəɹ ˌʌp/
Meanings
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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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| higher-ups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |