position · n
position (RANK)
B2 your level of importance in a company or society
Dictionary examples:
the position of women in society (23.3)
Whether or not you get an office with a window depends on your position in the company. (28.0)
position (JOB)
B2 a job in a company, school, or other organization
Dictionary examples:
He held the position for six years. (17.9)
She applied for a position in the same company I work for. (28.6)
We were able to fill both of the new teaching positions. (31.0)
be in a position to do sth
C1 to be able to do something because of your situation
Dictionary examples:
I'm not in a position to talk about this at the moment. (22.8)
be in position
C1 If someone or something is in position, they are in the place that they should be in.
Dictionary examples:
The police were all in position. (14.8)
put sb in a difficult position
C1 to cause someone to be in a difficult situation
Dictionary examples:
When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very difficult position. (32.7)
position (PLACE)
B1 the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things
Dictionary examples:
My cat's favorite position is on my laptop keyboard when I'm working. (0.0)
My glasses' position is always a mystery until I put them on. (0.0)
My phone's position under the couch is a daily hide-and-seek game. (0.0)
I found our position on the map. (16.7)
You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position. (22.3)
position (SITUATION)
B1 the situation that someone is in
Dictionary examples:
Being the only one who remembers the Wi-Fi password puts me in an important position. (0.0)
As the new guy, I'm in the perfect position to make all the rookie mistakes. (0.0)
Being the only one who can't dance puts me in an awkward position at parties. (0.0)
When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a bad position. (31.5)
position (SPORTS)
B1 the part that someone plays in a game such as football
Dictionary examples:
In football, my position is 'bench warmer'. I'm really good at sitting! (0.0)
In tennis, my position is 'ball boy'. I'm not on the team, but I'm there! (0.0)
In soccer, my position is 'confused runner'. I just follow the ball everywhere! (0.0)
I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play? (19.7)
position (SITTING/STANDING)
B1 the way someone is sitting, standing, or lying, or if something is pointing up or down, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The yoga instructor said, 'Now, let's try the pretzel position!' (0.0)
After the party, I woke up in a position that defied gravity! (0.0)
My cat's sleeping positions make me wonder if she has bones. (0.0)
Keep the bottles in an upright position. (32.0)
I go to sleep on my back but I always wake up in a different position. (35.1)
a kneeling position (48.4)