High-up
[hahy-uhp] /ˈhaɪˈʌp/
adjective
1.
holding a high position or rank.
noun, plural high-ups.
2.
a person holding a high position or rank; higher-up.
noun
1.
(informal) a person who holds an important or influential position
noun
An important person; big shot, higher-up •Most often plural: Rico got in touch with some of the high-ups (1868+)
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