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vertical structure

[ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: vertical structures
estrutura vertical
1. An organizational or physical arrangement organized from top to bottom with hierarchical levels
The company has a vertical structure with clear chains of command.
A empresa tem uma estrutura vertical com cadeias de comando claras.
2. In architecture and construction, a framework or system extending upward from a base
The building's vertical structure was reinforced with steel beams.
A estrutura vertical do edifício foi reforçada com vigas de aço.
3. In business, a supply chain or organization controlling multiple levels of production or distribution
Vertical integration requires a strong vertical structure.
A integração vertical requer uma estrutura vertical forte.
Synonyms
hierarchical structuretop-down structurepyramid structureestrutura hierárquicaestrutura de cima para baixo
Antonyms
horizontal structureflat structureestrutura horizontalestrutura plana

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura vertical
Standard usage in business and organizational contexts
Portugal
estrutura vertical
Standard usage, commonly used in organizational and construction terminology
São Paulo
estrutura vertical
Common in business and corporate contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down vertical structures
establish a vertical structure
quebraras estruturas verticais
estabelecer uma estrutura vertical
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