vertical

• Décrit quelque chose qui est disposé verticalement, dirigé directement vers le haut ou vers le bas, ou perpendiculaire à l'horizon.

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.

   Position verticale

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

   Synonymeserectperpendicularplumbstandinguprightupstanding

   Antonymeshorizontal

2. Business structureB2formalbusiness

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

   Vertical (structure organisationnelle)

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

   Synonymeslinetop-down

• Nom désignant une ligne, une direction ou une position perpendiculaire à l'horizon ou à une surface horizontale ; position à l'aplomb.

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

indénombrable

1. Vertical line or positionB1formal

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

   Ligne ou position verticale

   • 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.

   Synonymesperpendicularplumbupright

   Antonymeshorizontal

2. Vertical structure or elementB2formal

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

   Élément vertical

   • 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.

   Synonymescolumnpillarpoststanchionupright