echelons

[US]/ˈɛʃəlɒn/
[UK]/ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(in an organization) levels or ranks; a tier; (military) a formation of troops, ships, or aircraft
v.to arrange in tiers

Phrases & Collocations

high echelons

elite echelons

lower echelons

military echelons

social echelons

corporate echelons

political echelons

academic echelons

organizational echelons

professional echelons

Example Sentences

the military operates in various echelons to ensure effective command.

she has climbed the corporate echelons to become ceo.

the echelons of government are often criticized for their bureaucracy.

different echelons of the organization require different management styles.

he is respected in both academic and professional echelons.

the echelons of leadership must work together for success.

access to certain information is restricted to higher echelons.

understanding the echelons of power can help navigate politics.

she is familiar with the echelons of the nonprofit sector.

networking is crucial in the upper echelons of any industry.

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