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lateral

/ˈlæt.ər.əl/

/ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/

lateralnoun

laterals

/ˈlæt.ər.əl/

/ˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/

Translations

latéralEn contexte technique ou professionnel, notamment pour un déplacement ou un transfert de même niveau.

Accepting a lateral within the company allowed her to gain new skills without changing her pay grade.

Accepter un latéral dans l'entreprise lui a permis d'acquérir de nouvelles compétences sans changer de niveau de rémunération.

Additional translations

latéralEn phonétique.

latéralEn football américain.

Definitions

A side part of something, especially a shoot or branch growing out from the side of a stem.

The gardener pruned the laterals to encourage the plant to grow upwards.

A lateral consonant, such as 'l', in phonetics.

In English, the sound 'l' is considered a lateral.

A pass in American football thrown parallel to the line of scrimmage or slightly backward.

The quarterback executed a perfect lateral to the running back.

A sideways transfer or move to a position of similar rank or responsibility within an organization.

Accepting a lateral within the company allowed her to gain new skills without changing her pay grade.

Synonyms

side pass

lateraladjective

more lateral

Comp.

most lateral

Super.

/ˈlæt.ər.əl/

/ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/

Translations

latéral

The lateral branches of the tree were pruned to allow more sunlight to reach the ground.

Les branches latérales de l'arbre ont été taillées pour laisser davantage de lumière atteindre le sol.

Additional translations

latéralEn phonétique.

Definitions

Relating to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side.

The lateral branches of the tree were pruned to allow more sunlight to reach the ground.

Pertaining to a position that is parallel or adjacent to a central line or axis.

The lateral movement of the vehicle was caused by the strong crosswinds.

Involving or relating to a change in position or status that is not upward or downward, but sideways.

She made a lateral career move to a different department within the same company.

Of a consonant sound: produced by allowing the airstream to flow over one or both sides of the tongue.

The /l/ in English is a typical lateral consonant.

Synonyms

Antonyms

lateralverb

lateraled

Past Simple

lateraled

Past Participle

lateraling

Gerund

/ˈlæt.ər.əl/

/ˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/

Used chiefly in sports and business contexts.

Translations

latéraliserSens de déplacement ou de transfert sur le côté.

She was lateraled into a comparable position in the marketing department.

Elle a été latéralisée à un poste comparable dans le service marketing.

Definitions

To throw a pass that travels parallel to or behind the line of scrimmage.

The quarterback lateraled to the running back for a surprise play.

To move or transfer someone or something sideways rather than upward or downward.

She was lateraled into a comparable position in the marketing department.

Synonyms

throw sideways

pass laterally

side-pass

shunt

transfer

shift sideways

move sideways

pass