high-up

[ hahy-uhp ]

adjective

1. holding a high position or rank.

noun

, plural high-ups.

1. a person holding a high position or rank; higher-up.

high-up

noun

1. informal.
   a person who holds an important or influential position

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-up¹

First recorded in 1865–70; noun, adj. use of high up

Example Sentences

When authorities did not free the prisoners, he posted an image taken from high up overlooking a busy junction in the capital Tehran on X.

From BBC

It's a common tribute NBA teams perform to honour significant former players, hanging their numbers from banners high up inside stadiums.

From BBC

Udogie was high up the pitch but he wasn’t in a dangerous position so he wasn’t affecting play.

From BBC

Nearly vertical conveyor belts lifted dry ingredients high up to be deposited into hoppers where they were mixed with water and then the wet concrete was poured into waiting trucks below.

From Los Angeles Times

The tickets are primarily for seats high up in the reserve level, often near a foul pole.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• eminent
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