vertical
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4.2
- adjective
- /ˈvɜrtɪkəl/
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jerárquico
- There does seem there's not a lot of vertical mobility within that hierarchy.
- vertical structure
- vertical relations
- vertical relationships
Power is about these vertical relations.
- Power is about these vertical relations.
- The other advantage that women have is that they they don't tend towards vertical hierarchies, they tend towards lateral egalitarian networks.
- So leadership vertical leadership you rally the forces around you.
- At some point, I'm going to write the book about mindful utopia because I so my goal in life right now, life, the world is vertical.
Examples
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There is evidence to suggest that vertical segregation within occupational groups exists in manufacturing.
Academic text (1997) -
Clearly, given their vertical view of society, Puritan conduct writers were comfortable with making such proclamations.
Academic text (1994) -
An understanding of these vertical relationships on the chart is important for course improvement.
Academic text (2001) -
However, there were also examples of "vertical" interactions between the psychiatric circle and the emperor system.
Academic text (1990) -
Hong Kong's politics have been run on a stratified basis with little vertical interaction.
Academic text (1990) -
Higher-ranking soldiers reported higher levels of vertical cohesion, combat readiness, acceptance of women, and more hours worked per day.
Academic text (1997) -
Understanding the implications of vertical relationships in society helps us address inequality issues.
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Many organizations struggle with vertical mobility, making it hard for employees to advance to higher positions.
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The report highlighted the importance of vertical integration in improving efficiency and performance within companies.
Synonyms
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6.7
Placed in levels with some people having more power than others
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4.2
Having levels one above another, like seats or a cake
Arranged in levels with higher and lower ranks, like in a company
Having levels where some parts have more power or importance
People divided into levels or classes with different status
Compounds
- Specialized
1
6.8
A company that owns several production steps from raw materials to selling the product
1
3.9
A window covering of long vertical slats that you turn to control light and privacy
- Specialized
1
4.5
A corner formed where two straight lines cross that is opposite another and equal
- Specialized
1
5.9
Upright part of an airplane tail that helps keep the plane pointing straight during flight
- Specialized
1
4.3
A flat upright part on an airplane tail that keeps the plane pointing straight
- Specialized
An imaginary circle in the sky that goes through the point directly above you and down to the horizon
- Specialized
Companies at different stages of making and selling join into one firm
- Specialized
A drawing that shows the inside of a building or machine as if you cut it from top to bottom
- Jargon
A group of workers that includes everyone in one industry no matter their job
A tube wind instrument held vertically with finger holes that you blow into through a whistle mouthpiece
How Hierarchical
Surface Forms
Morphology
vertical = vertic + al
This hierarchical/level-related meaning is an extended, somewhat metaphorical sense of 'vertical'; the morphological elements themselves do not make this specific social/hierarchical sense fully predictable to learners.
Etymology
Vertical here comes from Latin vert- and vertex, meaning 'top' and 'to turn'. That is why we use vertical to talk about differences 'up and down' in rank or social levels.