high up

An informal expression referring to someone who holds a position of high rank, authority, or influence within an organization or society.

ruНеформальное выражение, относящееся к человеку, занимающему высокое положение, обладающему властью или влиянием в организации или обществе.esExpresión informal que se refiere a una persona con una posición alta, poder o influencia en una organización o sociedad, o que está físicamente en un lugar elevado.frExpression informelle désignant une personne occupant une position élevée, ayant du pouvoir ou de l'influence dans une organisation ou la société.deUmgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für eine Person, die eine hohe Position innehat und Macht oder Einfluss in einer Organisation oder Gesellschaft besitzt.ptExpressão informal que se refere a uma pessoa que ocupa uma posição elevada, que tem poder ou influência em uma organização ou na sociedade.zh非正式用语，指地位高、在组织或社会中拥有权力或影响力的人。arتعبير غير رسمي يُطلق على شخص ذي مكانة عالية أو نفوذ وسلطة في منظمة أو مجتمع.

1. At a great altitude A2 formal

   Located or positioned at a significant height above the ground.

   • The birds were flying high up in the sky.
   • The castle is built high up on the mountain.
   • We could see the city from high up in the tower.

   ruВысокоesen lo altofren hauteurdeHoch obenptNo altozh高处arعاليًا

2. In a powerful position B2 informal

   Occupying a senior or influential role in an organization or society.

   • He has friends high up in the government.
   • She is high up in the company's management.
   • People high up in the industry make the big decisions.

   ruНа высоком постуesen un puesto altofrhaut placédeIn hoher PositionptEm um alto cargozh身居高位arفي منصب رفيع