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   situation

   /ˌsɪtjʊˈeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs: "the situation between her and Jake had come to a head" Similar circumstancesset of circumstancesstate of affairsaffairsstateconditioncaseinformal:ball gamesitch
   • 2. the location and surroundings of a place: "the situation of the town is pleasant" Similar emergencyemergency situationurgent situationcrisispotential crisisproblemproblematic situationawkward situationdifficult situationdifficultyissueplightpredicamenttight spottight cornermesstroublebotherinformal:scrapejamfixpicklebindholesticky situationpretty kettle of fishfine kettle of fishhow-do-you-dohot water
   • 3. a position of employment; a job. formal Similar jobday jobpostpositionplaceappointmentemploymentinformal:berthgriparchaic:employ

   Word Origin late Middle English (in situation (sense 2)): from French, or from medieval Latin situatio(n-), from situare ‘to place’ (see situate). Sense 1 dates from the early 18th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of situation in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of SITUATION is the way in which something is placed in relation to its surroundings. How to use situation in a sentence.

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   the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place: the economic / political situation. Her news put me in a difficult situation. "Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation." I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises (= if/when/as it happens). old use. a job:

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   Situation definition: manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment. See examples of SITUATION used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of situation. noun. physical position in relation to the surroundings. synonyms: site. see more. noun. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time. “the present international situation is dangerous”

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSITUATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'situation' situation. (sɪtʃueɪʃən ) Word forms: situations. 1. countable noun [oft poss NOUN] B1. You use situation to refer generally to what is happening in a particular place at a particular time, or to refer to what is happening to you. Army officers said the situation was under control.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › situationsituation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of situation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   situation (ˌsɪtjʊˈeɪʃən) n. 1. physical placement, esp with regard to the surroundings. 2. a. state of affairs; combination of circumstances. b. a complex or critical state of affairs in a novel, play, etc. 3. social or financial status, position, or circumstances. 4. (Professions) a position of employment; post. ˌsituˈational adj.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of situation – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    Definitions of 'situation' You use situation to refer generally to what is happening in a particular place at a particular time, or to refer to what is happening to you. [...] More. Synonyms of 'situation' • position, state, case [...] • scenario, the picture (informal), the score (informal) [...] • location, place, setting [...] More.