high-powered

/ˌhaɪˈpaʊəd/ adjective (also high-power)

Definition

› used to describe machines, equipment, weapons, etc. that are very powerful: a high-powered computer/engine/laser

› used to describe people who are very successful or in an important position: a high-powered executive/lawyer/lobbyist

› a high-powered job is a very important one: It took me a year to find something and then I landed a high-powered job in sales.

(Definition of high-powered adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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