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- Dictionaryposition/pəˈzɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a place where someone or something is located or has been put: "the distress call had given the ship's position" Similar
- 2. a particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged: "he moved himself into a reclining position" Similar
verb
- 1. put or arrange (someone or something) in a particular place or way: "he pulled out a chair and positioned it between them"
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POSITION definition: 1. the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things: 2. (in team sports…. Learn more.
1. : an act of placing or arranging: such as. a. : the laying down of a proposition or thesis. b. : an arranging in order. 2. : a point of view adopted and held to. made my position on the issue clear. 3. a. : the point or area occupied by a physical object : location. took her position at the head of the line. b.
position is any employment, though usually above manual labor: a position as clerk. job is colloquial for position, and applies to any work from lowest to highest in an organization: a job as cook, as manager. place and situation are both mainly used today in reference to a position that is desired or being applied for; situation is the general ...
to be able to do something because of your situation: I'm not in a position to talk about this at the moment. position noun (PLACE) B1. the place where someone or something is: I'm trying to find our position on the map. You're in a good position next to the window. be in position.
1. the place, situation, or location of a person or thing: he took up a position to the rear. 2. the appropriate or customary location: the telescope is in position for use. 3. the arrangement or disposition of the body or a part of the body: the corpse was found in a sitting position.
verb. put into a certain place or abstract location. synonyms: lay, place, pose, put, set. see more.
situation or condition, especially with relation to favorable or unfavorable circumstances: to be in an awkward position; to bargain from a position of strength. status or standing: He has a position to maintain in the community. Synonyms: rank. high standing, as in society; important status: a person of wealth and position. a post of employment:
Definition of position noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
position meaning, definition, what is position: the way someone is standing, sitting, or...: Learn more.
location; situation. a place occupied or to be occupied; site: a fortified position. the proper, appropriate, or usual place: out of position. situation or condition, esp. with relation to favorable or unfavorable circumstances: to be in an awkward position; to bargain from a position of strength.