position
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/pəˈzɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/pəˈzɪʃn/
noun
A2
where someone or something is
The hotel is in a high position with a view of the lake.
A2
the right place for someone or something
He took his position by the door as expected.
A2
how someone sits or stands, or how something is placed
She adjusted the seat to a reclining position.
B1
someone's situation, especially what they can or cannot do
You are not in a position to complain about the rules.
B2
an opinion or attitude about something
She made her position on the issue very clear.
B2
how important someone or something is compared to others
Atkins holds a special position in the history of photography.
B2
a job
I want to apply for the position of Sales Director.
R
a place in a race or competition compared to others
United's win moved them to third position in the league.
R
where someone plays and their role in team games
Nakata had to play out of his usual position when the defender was hurt.
R
a place where soldiers and guns are placed for fighting
They attacked the enemy positions early in the morning.
verb
R
to put someone or something in a specific place
She quickly positioned herself behind the desk.
translation
where someone or something is; the right place for someone or something; how someone sits or stands, or how something is placed; someone's situation, especially what they can or cannot do; an opinion or attitude about something; how important someone or something is compared to others; a job; a place in a race or competition compared to others; where someone plays and their role in team games; a place where soldiers and guns are placed for fighting
to put someone or something in a specific place
Word Forms
Plural
positions
Progressive
positioning
Past
positioned
Perfect
positioned
3rd Present
positions