C1adjectiveformalworkpolitics
US/ədˈvaɪ.zər.i/
UK/ədˈvaɪ.zər.i/
giving advice only, without the power to make final decisions
In context
The professor sits on an advisory board for a technology start-up in Da Nang.
The committee has an advisory role only, so the minister makes the final decision.
She now works in an advisory capacity after retiring as director.
Words that go with advisory
adjective + noun
- advisory boardThe advisory board meets four times a year.
- advisory committeeAn advisory committee will review the new rules.
- advisory roleThe former coach now has an advisory role at the club.
- advisory bodyThe council is only an advisory body.
- advisory groupParents formed an advisory group to help the school.
- advisory capacityHe joined the project in an advisory capacity.
- advisory serviceThe university offers a free legal advisory service.