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positions

A particular way in which someone or something is placed or oriented. / A job or a role within an organization. / A particular point of view or attitude toward an issue. / To put someone or something in a particular place or arrangement. / To place oneself in a strategic or advantageous location.
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: positionspast: positionedpp: positioneding: positioningcomp: more positionedsup: most positioned

This word carries a strong sense of spatial and strategic arrangement. It is not just about where something is, but how it is situated to achieve a specific purpose or effect. In a physical sense, it suggests a deliberate choice of posture or location.

In professional or political contexts, it shifts from physical space to conceptual space. It describes a stance or a rank, implying a fixed point of stability from which one operates or argues. It is more formal than saying someone has an opinion or a job.

Countable when referring to specific jobs or physical postures. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of spatial placement or orientation.

Meanings

Noun

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

The patient was placed in a reclining position.

Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ something]

To put someone or something in a particular place or arrangement.

The photographer positioned the lights to avoid shadows.

Intransitive Verb

To place oneself in a strategic or advantageous location.

The troops positioned themselves along the ridge.

Examples

The yoga instructor asked us to hold our positions for ten seconds.

The yoga instructor asked us to hold our positions for ten seconds.

Health

There are several open positions in the marketing department.

Business

I need to clarify my positions on the new company policy.

Office

The general positions the troops along the river bank.

History

She positions herself near the exit to make a quick getaway.

Detective

Wait, stay in your positions until I give the signal.

Which of these positions offers the best salary and benefits?

Which of these positions offers the best salary and benefits?

Business

The company positions its products as luxury items for high-end buyers.

The company positions its products as luxury items for high-end buyers.

Business

He finds himself in a difficult position regarding the merger.

Office

Phrasal Verbs

position oneself

to place oneself in a specific location or strategic state

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