High-ranking: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe someone who holds a high position within an organization or institution.

• He is a high-ranking official in the government
• The high-ranking officers attended the meeting

Used to describe someone who has a longer tenure or a higher position within an organization or profession. Can also refer to older people.

• She is a senior manager in her team
• The senior citizens enjoyed the event organized for them

Describes someone at the highest level within an organization, often implying significant authority and decision-making power.

• The top-level executives will be discussing the merger
• He is part of the top-level management

Often used to refer to the leader or head of a group or organization, typically used in titles.

• She is the chief executive officer of the company
• The fire chief briefed the reporters

Commonly used in academic settings to refer to the head of a school or college. Can also mean 'main' or 'most important'.

• The principal addressed the students in the assembly
• The principal reason for their success is their hard work