high-up

American  

[hahy-uhp] / ˈhaɪˈʌp /

adjective

1. holding a high position or rank.

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noun

plural

high-ups

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

high-up British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of high-up

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

Example Sentences

Raising their beds off the ground can keep older dogs away from draughts, while cats may like playing or resting in high-up dens or on climbing posts.

From BBC

I love all the high points as in the high-up points, you get such amazing views.

From BBC

Another transition high-up told the publication Hegseth “was vetted, but this alleged incident didn’t come up.”

From Salon

Some now suspect it could have been Rocha and that since at least 2010 he may have been on a short list given to the FBI of possible Cuban spies high-up in foreign policy circles.

From Seattle Times

Even then, the only sound was the rustle of breathing, of bodies shifting and of the high-up buzz of surveillance helicopters.

From New York Times

Related Words

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