high brass

• Término colectivo para oficiales militares de alto rango o, en sentido más amplio, para altos cargos y directivos de una organización.

A collective term for high-ranking military officers or, by extension, senior officials and executives in an organization.

1. Senior military officersB2informal

   High-ranking officers in the military, typically those of general or admiral rank.

   Altos mandos militares

   • The high brass attended the strategy meeting.
   • Decisions about the mission were made by the high brass.
   • The soldiers respected the orders from the high brass.

2. Top management or leadershipB2informal

   Senior executives or leaders in an organization, government, or company.

   Alta dirección

   • The high brass at the company approved the new policy.
   • Only the high brass have access to that confidential file.
   • The project was canceled by the high brass without explanation.