top-down

Definitions

Proceeding from a higher level of authority or a general overview to more specific details or lower levels.

Characterized by a management style where decisions are made by executives and imposed on subordinates.

In computing, a method of program design where a complex system is broken down into smaller, more manageable parts.

Examples

The management team decided to implement a top-down approach to restructure the company's workflow.

The city planning committee used a top-down strategy to ensure all new developments aligned with the master urban design.

Synonyms

hierarchical authoritative directive centralized command-driven executive-led

Antonyms

bottom-up grassroots participatory decentralized collaborative democratic