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    executive

    US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

    ・

    UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A senior manager in a business or organization
    Yes, I know the man, he is an executive in our company
    adj.AdjectiveOf a high ranking job in a company
    He is the executive manager of the bank here
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
    The executive branch is responsible for implementing laws.
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to the management of a business or organization.
    She has an executive position in the company.
    adj.AdjectiveDesigned for or occupied by executives; luxurious or high-quality.
    They stayed in an executive suite at the hotel.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The power to put plans or laws into effect.
    The president has executive power.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A private meeting of the executive committee.
    The executive was held in private.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A rule or order issued by the president or a governor that has the force of law.
    The president issued an executive order.

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    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • A decade ago, an executive from its sister company scoffed at Elon Musk for attempting to build reusable rockets.

      A decade ago, an executive from its sister company scoffed at Elon Musk for attempting to build reusable rockets.

    • A decade ago, an executive from its  sister company scoffed at Elon Musk

      A decade ago, an executive from its  sister company scoffed at Elon Musk

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • on private sector contracts will no longer be paid, but the chief executive will be paid

      on private sector contracts will no longer be paid, but the chief executive will be paid

    • Minister assure the House today that not a single penny more will go to the chief executive

      Minister assure the House today that not a single penny more will go to the chief executive

    B1

    Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords

    09:56Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords
    • In the brain, we see that bilinguals are showing different activity during executive function tasks.

      In the brain, we see that bilinguals are showing different activity during executive function tasks.

    • So the better your executive function abilities are, the better that your academic abilities seem to be during the school years.

      So the better your executive function abilities are, the better that your academic abilities seem to be during the school years.

    B1

    Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

    05:50Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ
    • Todd Baker is a lecturer at Columbia Law School who's worked as an executive in finance and teaches about emerging Fintech.

      Todd Baker is a lecturer at Columbia Law School who's worked as an executive in finance and teaches about emerging Fintech.

    • at Columbia Law School who's worked as an executive

      at Columbia Law School who's worked as an executive

    B1

    Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other

    05:55Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other
    • Well, it sounds like it's time for another exciting episode of "That Seems Bad. How Did That Happen? Subtitle: Let's Learn Facts That Undermine Our Faith In The Executive Branch Of The American Government!"

      Well, it sounds like it's time for another exciting episode of "That Seems Bad. How Did That Happen? Subtitle: Let's Learn Facts That Undermine Our Faith In The Executive Branch Of The American Government!"

    • How Did That Happen?" subtitled "Let's Learn Facts That Undermine Our Faith in the Executive Branch of the American Government." Here's the thing: that story wasn't the first time that the CIA kept secrets from the FBI,

      How Did That Happen?" subtitled "Let's Learn Facts That Undermine Our Faith in the Executive Branch of the American Government." Here's the thing: that story wasn't the first time that the CIA kept secrets from the FBI,

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • If I were president today and it should spur us to action, if I were president today, I would sign an executive order that would get rid of Trump's zero-tolerance policy, the remain-in-Mexico policy, and

      If I were president today and it should spur us to action, if I were president today, I would sign an executive order that would get rid of Trump's zero-tolerance policy, the remain-in-Mexico policy, and

    • and it should spur us to action, if I were president today, I would sign an executive order that would get rid of Trump's zero-tolerance policy, the remain-in-Mexico policy, and

      and it should spur us to action, if I were president today, I would sign an executive order that would get rid of Trump's zero-tolerance policy, the remain-in-Mexico policy, and

    B1

    Is hybrid work the new normal?

    07:52Is hybrid work the new normal?
    • At Zoom headquarters, workspace executive Alana Collins showed me some of Zoom's new products for hybrid work.

      At Zoom headquarters, workspace executive Alana Collins showed me some of Zoom's new products for hybrid work.

    • At Zoom headquarters, workspace executive Alana Collins showed me some of Zoom's new products for hybrid work.

      At Zoom headquarters, workspace executive Alana Collins showed me some of Zoom's new products for hybrid work.

    B1

    Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!

    13:53Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
    • As of today, Costco offers four types of memberships: a basic or gold star level starting at 60 bucks and a premium or executive member level that will run you $120.

      As of today, Costco offers four types of memberships: a basic or gold star level starting at 60 bucks and a premium or executive member level that will run you $120.

    • a premium or executive member level that'll run you $120.

      a premium or executive member level that'll run you $120.

    B1

    What’s going to happen to Big Tech’s laid off workers?

    08:25What’s going to happen to Big Tech’s laid off workers?
    • According to a report by executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas,

      According to a report by executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas,

    • According to a report by executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S.-based employers in the technology sector announced nearly 53,000 job cuts in November 2022 alone, the highest monthly total for the sector since the company began tracking industry data at the end of the 20th century.

      According to a report by executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S.-based employers in the technology sector announced nearly 53,000 job cuts in November 2022 alone, the highest monthly total for the sector since the company began tracking industry data at the end of the 20th century.

    B1

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • In 2019, Hong Kong's Beijing-backed chief executive Carrie Lam introduced a bill which would have allowed criminal suspects in Hong Kong to be tried on the mainland.

      In 2019, Hong Kong's Beijing-backed chief executive Carrie Lam introduced a bill which would have allowed criminal suspects in Hong Kong to be tried on the mainland.

    • In 2019, Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed chief executive Carrie Lam...

      In 2019, Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed chief executive Carrie Lam...

    B1