high up
The phrase "high up" can refer to either a physical elevation or a significant level of authority within an organization.
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Definition
B1General
At a great height or elevation.
Example
- The bird's nest is high up in the tree.
- They live in an apartment high up in the skyscraper.
B2Organizational
(informal)Holding an important or influential position within an organization.
Example
- She is high up in the company and makes many of the important decisions.
- He managed to speak to someone high up to get the issue resolved quickly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "high up":
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