position
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
positions
plural
positions
Britannica Dictionary definition of POSITION
1
a
[count]
:
the place where someone or something is in relation to other people or things
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From this position, you can see all of New York City's skyline.
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The chart shows the positions [=locations] of the constellations in the night sky.
b
[noncount]
:
the place where someone or something should be
— used after in, into, or out of
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The actors were all in position.
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The nail fell out of position before I could hammer it.
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He maneuvered the car into position.
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The defensive players fell back into position.
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Police were in position to catch the fleeing suspect.
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The switch is in the on position, but nothing is happening.
2
a
:
the way someone stands, sits, or lies down
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see also fetal position
[count]
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Actors, please assume/take your positions. The show is about to begin.
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The child fell asleep in a sitting position.
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I was in an uncomfortable position and had to move.
[noncount]
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I was uncomfortable, so I shifted position.
b
[count]
:
the way something is arranged or placed
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Return your seat to an upright position for landing.
3
[count]
:
the situation that someone or something is in
— usually singular
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I've been in your position before, so I think I can help you.
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The company's financial position has worsened over the past year.
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The manager was placed in the awkward/difficult position of having to lay off dozens of workers.
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Put yourself in my position for a moment. What would you do?
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He is in a position of power/authority.
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I'm in no position to lend you any money. [=I cannot lend you any money]
4
[count]
:
an opinion or judgment on a particular subject
— often + on
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The Supreme Court has taken the position that the First Amendment does not apply in these kinds of cases.
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Allow me to explain my position.
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I was forced to rethink my positions on certain issues.
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He criticized his opponent for not taking a position on gun control.
5
:
the rank or role of someone or something in an organization or society
[count]
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He rose to a position of leadership and authority.
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They dedicated their lives to improving the position of women in a male-dominated society.
[noncount]
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Wealth and position are not important to her.
6
[count]
:
job
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Does your company have any entry-level positions available?
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The position has been filled. [=someone has been hired for the job]
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Requirements for the position include a master's degree and at least five years of work experience.
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She was named to the position of senior vice president of marketing.
7
:
the place of someone or something in a race, contest, competition, etc.
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see also pole position
[count]
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She finished the race in fourth position.
[noncount]
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The cars jockeyed for position in the first lap of the race. [=each car tried to get into a better position in the first lap of the race]
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The candidates jockeyed for position in the debates. [=they tried to do better than others in the debates]
8
[count]
sports
:
the particular place and job of a player on a sports team
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I think goalie is the hardest position to play in hockey.
9
[count]
:
a place where an army has put soldiers, guns, etc.
— usually plural
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Artillery bombarded our positions.
2
position
/pəˈzɪʃən/
verb
positions;
positioned;
positioning
2
position
/pəˈzɪʃən/
verb
positions;
positioned;
positioning
Britannica Dictionary definition of POSITION
[+ object]
:
to put (something or someone) in a particular position
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He positioned the chairs around the table.
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The company is positioning itself to take advantage of a new market.
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The shortstop was positioned well to make the play.
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She positioned herself by the door.
