verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To orient vertically. transitive
2. 2
   To adapt to a vertical market. transitive
3. 3
   To vertically integrate (to bring stages in the manufacturing process in-house)
4. 4
   To densify through increasing building storeys and heights

Etymology

From vertical + -ize.

Related phrases

vertical market

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