higher up

/ˈhaɪərˌʌp/
noun
  1. A person who has a more important position or more authority in an organization, such as a boss or manager.
    • She complained to a higher-up about the unfair treatment.
    • I had to get approval from a higher-up before we could spend the money.
    • The higher-ups in the company decided to close the factory.
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