higher-up

American  

[hahy-er-uhp] / ˈhaɪ ərˈʌp /

noun

Informal.

1. a person in a position of higher authority in an organization; superior.

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higher-up British  

noun

1. informal a person of higher rank or in a superior position

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Etymology

Origin of higher-up

1910–15, noun use of adj. phrase higher up

Example Sentences

“This alleged incident didn’t come up,” an unnamed higher-up in the transition team told Vanity Fair.

From Salon

"Another participant exhibited more symmetric use but also compensated with their less-affected side slightly more often for higher-up points that were close to the mid-line."

From Science Daily

If a higher-up criticized a story she handled, she took full blame.

From Seattle Times

“The more women, especially women of color, that we have in the higher-up positions and as owners, the better the industry can become for more women wanting to enter this industry.”

From Washington Post

“We have more runners in the higher-up part of varsity that are closer to each other,” junior Tori Ketzler said.

From Washington Post