ceo

noun
UK: /ˌsiː.iːˈoʊ/
US: /ˌsiː.iːˈoʊ/

  1. The person with overall responsibility for the way a company is managed.

    1. The CEO decided to invest in new technology this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. As CEO, she aimed to increase the company's profits significantly. [ ] [ ]

  2. The highest-ranking executive in a company or organization, responsible for making strategic decisions.

    1. The CEO announced the merger at the company meeting today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Shareholders were impressed by the CEO's innovative approach to leadership. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chief executive president managing director
ceo verb

  1. To act as the chief executive officer; to manage or lead a company.

    1. She will CEO the new project starting next quarter. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's been asked to CEO the startup and guide its development. [ ] [ ]
ceo adjective

  1. Relating to the role or responsibilities of a chief executive officer.

    1. The CEO-level decisions will impact the company's future. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her CEO approach focused on efficiency and clear communication. [ ] [ ]
ceo abbreviation

  1. Short form of Chief Executive Officer.

    1. The paperwork was signed by the CEO. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to get approval from the CEO before proceeding. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ceo" in English means: The person with overall responsibility for the way a company is managed., The highest-ranking executive in a company or organization, responsible for making strategic decisions..

The phonetic transcription of "ceo" is /ˌsiː.iːˈoʊ/ in British English and /ˌsiː.iːˈoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ceo": chief executive, president, managing director.

Example usage of "ceo": "The CEO decided to invest in new technology this year.". More examples on the page.