vertical vertical /ˈvɝːtɪkəl/

adjective

1. () At right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line  ( perpendicular , vertical )
   at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
    A vertical camera angle
   a vertical camera angle
    The monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab
   the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab
    Measure the perpendicular height
   measure the perpendicular height
   
2. Of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)  ( vertical )
   of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)
    Vertical social mobility
   vertical social mobility
   
3. Upright in position or posture  ( upright , vertical , erect )
   upright in position or posture
    An erect stature
   an erect stature
    Erect flower stalks
   erect flower stalks
    For a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression
   for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression
    A column still vertical amid the ruins
   a column still vertical amid the ruins
    He sat bolt upright
   he sat bolt upright
   
4. Relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution  ( vertical )
   relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution
   

noun

1. A vertical structural member as a post or stake  ( upright , vertical )
   a vertical structural member as a post or stake
    The ball sailed between the uprights
   the ball sailed between the uprights
   
2. Something that is oriented vertically  ( vertical )
   something that is oriented vertically