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/ˈhaɪəɹ ˌʌp/ · noun
Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks..
It's a great plan, but we'll have to get approval from the higher-ups to proceed.
Use higher-up when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Higher-up means Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks..
Common synonyms include superordinate, superior.
Possible antonyms include inferior.
It's a great plan, but we'll have to get approval from the higher-ups to proceed.
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