higher-up

Noun

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

Japanese Meaning

上司、上級管理職、権限が高い者 / 上層部の役人、幹部社員 / 高い地位にある人物、上級職の人

Before announcing the policy change, she consulted a higher-up to avoid any misunderstandings.

方針変更を発表する前に、彼女は誤解を避けるために上司に相談した。

Sense（1）

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.

higher-ups

（ plural ）