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Meaning of higher-up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks.

Equivalents

Suomi ylempi
Polski przełożony

Examples

“It's a great plan, but we'll have to get approval from the higher-ups to proceed.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

higherarchy higherness Highertown Highest Highest-order Highet

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