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Adverb: higher up
  1. In or to a place that is higher
    "We need to climb higher up to get a better view";
    - above, in a higher place, to a higher place
Noun: higher-up  hI-ur úp
Usage: informal
  1. One of greater rank, station or quality
    "He needed approval from the higher-ups before implementing the new policy";
    - superior, superordinate

Derived forms: higher-ups

Type of: leader

Antonym: inferior