lateral

Word family

lat·e·ral /ˈlætərəl/ adjectiveadj formal

1 SIDErelating to the sides of something, or movement to the side 侧面的；横(向)的

The wall is weak and requires lateral support.

墙体不坚固，需要从侧面加以支撑。

2 relating to positions, jobs, relationships etc that are at the same level or rank 〔职位、工作、关系等〕平级的，同级的

Employees can expect lateral moves to different departments, to gain experience.

雇员可以要求平级调动到不同部门，以增加经验。

—laterally adverbadv

Examples from the Corpus

lateral• a lateral pass

From Longman Business Dictionary

laterallat·e·ral /ˈlætərəl/ adjectiveadj [only before a noun]HUMAN RESOURCES

relating to the same level in an organizationSYN horizontal

At best, the typical employee can expect a few promotions and a number of lateral moves.

Origin lateral

(1400-1500) Latin lateralis, from latus “side”

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 7342 COCA: 8322

lateral

In a particular position: broadside, crabwise, crosswise...