1. A person responsible for the administration of a business
   "The executive director presented the annual report to the board";
   - executive director, exec [informal]
    
2. Someone who manages a government agency or department
   "The new executive implemented several reforms to improve efficiency";
   - administrator
    
3. A branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws
   "The executive branch is headed by the president"

1. Having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
   "the executive branch"

Derived forms: executives

Type of: admin [informal], administration, administrator, brass, chief, decision maker, establishment, governance, governing body, head, organisation [Brit], organization, top dog [informal]

Part of: authorities, government, regime

Encyclopedia: Executive