1. A change in position or direction that occurs along the vertical axis, moving up or down
The elevator made a vertical move of 50 floors.
O elevador fez um movimento vertical de 50 andares.
2. In business or career context, a job change that involves a promotion or demotion within the same organization or hierarchy
Her vertical move from manager to director was well-deserved.
Seu movimento vertical de gerente para diretora foi bem merecido.
3. In chess or board games, a move that proceeds straight up or down the board
The rook made a vertical move across the board.
A torre fez um movimento vertical pelo tabuleiro.