position

Pluralpositions

Formspositions, positioning, positioned

1. 1
   locationnouncountable

   The place where someone or something is.

   Like an X that marks a spot on a map.

   From her position by the window, she could see the whole street.

   He marked his position on the map with a red dot.

   UsageIn position means in the right place.

   Similarplace, location, spot, site

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   jobnouncountable

   A job that someone has at a company or organization.

   She applied for a position at the local library.

   He left his position to start his own business.

   UsageYou apply for a position at a company.

   Similarpost, job, role, opening, vacancy

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   opinionnouncountable

   What someone thinks or believes about a subject.

   The senator explained her position on the new tax law.

   What is your position on this issue?

   UsageSay your position on something.

   Similarstance, view, stand, opinion, viewpoint

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   nouncountable or uncountable

   A person's rank or place among others in a group.

   Her high position in the company earned her great respect.

   Her family's position in society opened many doors for her.

   UsageSay a position of power.

   Similarstatus, rank, standing, station, place

5. 5
   verbtransitive

   To put something in a certain place.

   Please position the chairs around the table.

   They will position the cameras before the show begins.

   UsageSay where: position the lamp by the bed.

   Similarplace, put, set, arrange, situate

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   able to actnounfigurativelycountable

   A situation that lets someone do a certain thing.

   She was in a good position to win the race.

   We are now in a position to offer you the job.

   UsageSay in a position to do something. Not in a position to means you can't.

   Similarsituation

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   player's rolenouncountable

   The spot and job a player has on a sports team.

   She plays the position of goalkeeper for her school team.

   The coach moved him to a new position on the field.

   UsageYou play a position: what position do you play?

   Similarrole

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   body posenouncountable

   The way someone holds their body.

   Like the still pose a model holds for a photo.

   She sat in an upright position during the interview.

   Hold this position for ten seconds, then relax.

   UsageSay in a position: sit in a comfortable position.

   Similarposture, pose, stance

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   nouncountable

   In finance, the shares or other investments someone owns or has agreed to buy or sell.

   She sold her entire position in the tech company.

   His position in gold grew over the years.

   Similarholding, stake

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