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position

1 of 2noun
/pə.ˈzɪ.ʃən/
Forms:positions
1

a job, role, or function within an organization

Synonyms:
officesituationbilletspotberthpostplace
2

the specific location or area occupied by something in space

  • The ship's position was marked on the map with coordinates.
  • She adjusted her position to get a better view of the stage.
  • The construction workers marked the position of the new building foundation.
  • We need to determine the best position for the new furniture in the living room.
  • The outfielder adjusted his position to catch the fly ball.
Synonyms:
place
3

a viewpoint or way of considering a situation, topic, or issue

Synonyms:
viewperspective
4

a location occupied by troops for strategic or tactical purposes

Synonyms:
military position
5

the posture of the body and its limbs

Synonyms:
postureattitude
6

the relative rank, status, or standing of someone or something in society

Synonyms:
status
7

the role given to a player in a team sport

8

an opinion or stance held in opposition to another in a dispute or argument

B2
  • His position on climate change is that immediate action is necessary.
  • She expressed her position regarding the new policy during the meeting.
  • The organization's position on education reform has garnered attention.
  • It is important to understand opposing positions to foster constructive dialogue.
Synonyms:
side
9

the order or place of an item in a sequence or list

Synonyms:
place