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position

The word conveys a sense of deliberate placement and stability. Whether physical, professional, or intellectual, it implies a fixed point in a larger system or space. In a physical context, it is more precise than "place" or "spot," often suggesting an arrangement that serves a specific purpose or provides comfort/advantage. When referring to employment, it carries a formal tone of hierarchy and function. It describes not just the job, but the structural slot the person occupies within an organization. In terms of opinion, it suggests a formal stance or a calculated perspective. Unlike a "feeling," a position is something that can be defended, argued, or negotiated in a professional or political setting.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is texting Ryan while he is supposed to be job hunting.
Maya

Did you actually apply for that position or are you just coasting?

Maya
Ryan
Ryan

Still on it. My PC is acting up.

💡
Maya uses 'position' to refer to a job opening (Noun definition 2). She uses the phrasal verb 'coasting', meaning to progress with little effort, which highlights her frustration with Ryan's lack of ambition.

Ý nghĩa

noun

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

"She adjusted her position on the sofa to get more comfortable."

noun

A place where someone typically works or a rank within an organization.

"He applied for a managerial position at the tech firm."

noun

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

"The government has maintained its position on the new trade agreement."

verb (transitive)

To put someone or something in a particular place.

"The photographer positioned the model against the white backdrop."

verb (intransitive)

To place oneself in a specific location or strategic advantage.

"The army positioned themselves along the ridge to overlook the valley."

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