higher-up

/ˌˈhaɪər ˌˈʌp/

Definitions of higher-up

1. noun

   one of greater rank or station or quality
   synonyms: superior, superordinate

   types:

   better

   a superior person having claim to precedence

   god

   a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people

   supervisor

   one who supervises or has charge and direction of

   bell captain

   the supervisor of bellboys in a hotel

   counsellor, counselor

   someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

   den mother

   someone who plays the role of a den mother

   director, theater director, theatre director

   someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show

   boss, chief, foreman, gaffer, honcho

   a person who exercises control over workers

   forewoman

   a woman in charge of a group of workers

   overseer, superintendent

   a person who directs and manages an organization

   oyabun

   a Japanese supervisor

   monitor, proctor

   someone who supervises (an examination)

   director of research, research director

   a supervisor in a research center

   stage manager, stager

   someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed

   system administrator

   a person in charge of managing and maintaining a computer system of telecommunication system (as for a business or institution)

   taskmaster

   someone who imposes hard or continuous work

   trail boss

   the person responsible for driving a herd of cattle

   prefect

   an older student, especially in a private school, who monitors or supervises other students

   type of:

   leader

   a person who rules or guides or inspires others