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lateral

UK
/ˈlæt.ər.əl/
US
/ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/

Translations

lateralnoun
laterals
pl
UK
/ˈlæt.ər.əl/
US
/ˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
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.
Synonyms
side
flank
wing
sideline
side pass
lateraladjective
more lateral
Comp.
most lateral
Super.
UK
/ˈlæt.ər.əl/
US
/ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/
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.
Synonyms
crosswise
oblique
side
sideways
flank
horizontal
Antonyms
medial
central
lateralverb
lateraled
Past Simple
lateraled
Past Participle
lateraling
Gerund
UK
/ˈlæt.ər.əl/
US
/ˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
Used chiefly in sports and business contexts.
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.
Synonyms
throw sideways
pass laterally
side-pass
shunt
transfer
shift sideways
move sideways
pass

Definitions

lateralnoun
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.
lateraladjective
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.
lateralverb
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.
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