high-up

[hahy-uhp]

adjective

1. holding a high position or rank.

noun

plural

high-ups 

1. a person holding a high position or rank; higher-up.

high-up

noun

1. informal,  a person who holds an important or influential position

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-up¹

First recorded in 1865–70; noun, adj. use of high up

Related Words

• eminent 
• esteemed 
• great 
• influential 
• of note 
• outstanding 
• powerful 
• prominent