position

//pəˈzɪʃən//
B1Frequency Level 4Neutral
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Noun

positionSingular
positionsPlural
1

A place where someone or something is located or has been put.

The position of the house is perfect for watching the sunset.

2

A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

She changed her position in the chair to get more comfortable.

3

A job or role in an organization or company.

She applied for a position at the marketing department.

4

A person's point of view or attitude toward a particular issue.

What is your position on climate change?

5

A person's rank or status relative to others, especially in a competitive context.

Our team is currently in third position in the league.

6

A situation or set of circumstances, especially one that affects one's power to act.

I'm not in a position to make that decision right now.

Verb

positionInfinitive
positionPresent tense
positionedPast tense
positionedPast participle
positioningPresent participle
positionsThird-person singular
1

To put or arrange someone or something in a particular place or way.

She positioned the chairs around the table.