high up

/ˈhaɪˌʌp/
noun
  1. A person who holds a high position of authority or importance, especially in an organization.
    • She became a high-up in the government after years of service.
    • Only the high-ups have access to the executive floor.
    • The company's high-ups decided to close the factory.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Situated at a high level or rank; important or powerful.
    • She is a high-up member of the committee.
    • He has a high-up job at the bank.
    • The high-up officials attended the summit.
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