Finance Industry Buzzwords

noun a lateral part, branch, or shoot

adjective relating to the side or sides; situated at or extending to the side

• The lateral movement of the vehicle was smooth and controlled.
• She tried to do a lateral pass in the game but missed the target.
• I love watching basketball players do those sick laterals on the court.
• The company decided to take a lateral approach to solving the issue, rather than the traditional method.

noun a person or thing that causes disruption or disturbance

• The new technology is a disrupter in the industry, changing the way businesses operate.
• That company is a disrupter, always coming up with new ideas and shaking things up.
• She's a real disrupter, always causing chaos wherever she goes.
• His unconventional approach to problem-solving makes him a disrupter in the world of business.