1. A job change or career transition to a position at the same level or with similar pay and responsibility, rather than a promotion or demotion
Taking a job in a different department was a lateral move for her career.
Aceitar um trabalho em um departamento diferente foi um movimento lateral para sua carreira.
2. In sports, a pass or movement across the field or court rather than forward or backward
The quarterback threw a lateral move to avoid the defense.
O quarterback fez um movimento lateral para evitar a defesa.