mover and shaker

mover and shaker definition - business

mover and shaker

A well-known and important person who wields substantial influence in a particular area. For example, Bill Gates is a global mover and shaker in charity work.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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