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vertical

In common usage, "vertical" is most often used as an adjective to describe things that go straight up and down. When used as a noun, it usually refers to a specific line or column in a technical drawing or a document. This usage is less common than the adjective form.

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🎬Tuesday afternoon, Jessica is in a high-stakes board meeting while Mr. Sterling is at his private spa.
Mr. Sterling

Jessica, the office vibe is too flat. Make the new shelving vertical.

Mr. Sterling
Jessica
Jessica

I'm losing my mind. We already signed off on the floor plan.

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Mr. Sterling uses 'vertical' to describe a sudden, eccentric design change based on a whim. Jessica's response 'losing my mind' is a common idiom used to express extreme stress or frustration, highlighting her anxious personality and the power imbalance in their relationship.

Meanings

adjective

At right angles to a horizontal plane; upright.

"The climber scaled the vertical cliff face with great effort."

noun

A vertical line or a column in a printed page or table.

"Draw a vertical through the center of the diagram to divide it into two halves."

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