executive

[ɪɡˈzɛkyətɪv]

noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: executives / executivos(as)

executivo(a)

1. A person holding a senior management position in an organization or business

The executive made the final decision on the merger.

O executivo tomou a decisão final sobre a fusão.

2. Relating to or responsible for the execution of laws or policies

The executive branch of government enforces the laws.

O poder executivo do governo aplica as leis.

3. Designed for or used by senior managers or high-ranking officials

The company has an executive lounge for top management.

A empresa tem um lounge executivo para a alta administração.

NYC Slang

exec (informal abbreviation commonly used in fast-paced business environments)

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General Brazilian

executivo(a)

Most common term used in business and government contexts

São Paulo

executivo(a)

Widely used in corporate and financial sectors

Portugal

executivo(a)

Used in both business and governmental contexts; also 'dirigente' for leader

executive decision - uma decisão executiva (a decision made by someone in authority without consulting others)

executive summary - um sumário executivo (a brief overview of a longer document)

in the executive suite - na sala de reuniões da diretoria (in the offices of top management)

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