Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
big-gun
Noun
/ˈbɪɡ ɡʌn/
Definition
A person or thing that is very influential, important, or powerful, especially within a particular field or organization.
Examples
- The CEO of the company is one of the big guns in the tech industry.
- As a big gun in the environmental movement, her opinions carry a lot of weight.
- He finally got the big guns involved to help with the project.
Meaning
The term ‘big-gun’ refers to someone or something that holds significant power or authority, often used to describe key figures in businesses or important contributors in a particular area.
Synonyms
- Powerhouse
- Heavyweight
- Influencer
