1. pointing straight up or down; perpendicular to the horizon
2. relating to or involving different levels in a hierarchy or organization
Usage: business

1. a vertical line, plane, or position

Examples

• The flagpole stands perfectly vertical.
• She drew a vertical line down the center of the page.
• The cliff face was nearly vertical.
• The company has a vertical management structure.
• Vertical integration allows the company to control all stages of production.
• The carpenter used a level to check that the post was true to the vertical.