Definition of propose for English Language Learners. : to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider.
Executive (government) The executive is the organ exercising authority in and holding responsibility for the governance of a state.
Noun. 1. executive director-a person responsible for the administration of a business. executive. administrator, decision maker-someone who administers a business.business executive, corporate executive-an executive in a business corporation.. (Commerce) a member of the board of directors of a company who is also an employee (usually full-time) of that company and who often has a specified area of responsibility, such as finance or production.