Definition
To bypass a person's direct superior and address someone of higher authority.
不经由某人,直接向更高层级的权威人士请求或报告。
I was unhappy with the manager rejecting my proposal, so I went over their head and reported directly to the CEO.
我对经理拒绝我的提案感到不满,所以我直接越过他们向CEO报告。
Since my immediate supervisor didn't address my complaint, I had to go over his head to a higher level.
由于我的直属上司没有处理我的投诉,我不得不越过他向上级报告。
When she found her request being denied, she chose to go over the manager's head and communicate directly with the VP.
当她发现自己的请求被拒绝时,她选择越过经理直接与副总裁沟通。