vertical

• Describe algo que está dispuesto verticalmente, dirigido directamente hacia arriba o hacia abajo, o en ángulo recto con el horizonte.

Describes something that is positioned upright, pointing straight up or down, or at a right angle to the horizon.

1. Upright positionA2formal

   Positioned or directed straight up and down; perpendicular to the horizon.

   Vertical (posición erguida)

   • The wall must be perfectly vertical.
   • She drew a vertical line down the center of the page.
   • The elevator moves in a vertical direction.

   Sinónimoserectperpendicularplumbstandinguprightupstanding

   Antónimoshorizontal

2. Business structureB2formalbusiness

   Relating to a hierarchical structure or chain of command in an organization.

   Estructura jerárquica vertical

   • The company has a vertical management structure.
   • Vertical integration allows the firm to control its supply chain.
   • They implemented a vertical marketing strategy.

   Sinónimoslinetop-down

• Sustantivo que designa una línea, dirección o posición perpendicular al horizonte o a una superficie horizontal; posición a plomo.

A noun referring to a line, direction, or position that is perpendicular to the horizon or level surface; upright.

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1. Vertical line or positionB1formal

   A line, direction, or position that is perpendicular to the horizon; upright.

   vertical (línea o posición)

   • Draw a vertical through the center of the circle.
   • The vertical of the building aligns perfectly with the street.
   • In geometry, a vertical is often used as a reference line.

   Sinónimosperpendicularplumbupright

   Antónimoshorizontal

2. Vertical structure or elementB2formal

   A structural element that stands upright, such as a column or support.

   Elemento vertical estructural

   • The architect designed the verticals to support the roof.
   • Each vertical in the framework must be securely anchored.
   • The verticals of the bridge were made of reinforced steel.

   Sinónimoscolumnpillarpoststanchionupright