position
gb/pəzˈɪʃən/ us/pəzˈɪʃən/
A2
Angličtina
~ 400
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
A2
relation
1
place or rank in order
The place or level where someone or something is in a list, group, or system.
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something]'s position in [a group/system]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'location' when talking about rankings; 'position' is used for order, 'location' for place in space.
Synonyma
rank (Often used in competitive contexts like sports or the military; similar meaning but more formal in some contexts.)
Antonyma
displacement (Refers to being moved from a place or losing a position.)
Kolokace
top position
|first position
|second position
|hold a position
|lose a position
Témata
business
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
Příklady
- She worked hard to reach the top position in the company.
- Our team is currently in third position in the league.
- The position of your name on the list depends on when you registered.
- He lost his position as captain after the incident.
- Her position in the rankings improved after the last match.
Učební příklady
- I am in first position in the race.
- His name is in the second position on the list.
- We are in a good position to win.
- She is in a higher position now.
- Our team is in last position.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
2
physical location or arrangement
The exact place where something or someone is.
Vzorec užití:
the position of [something/someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'position' with 'place'; 'position' can also mean arrangement or orientation, not just location.
Synonyma
location (General term for where something is; less often used for bodily arrangement.)
Antonyma
displacement (Refers to moving something from its original location.)
Kolokace
sitting position
|sleeping position
|correct position
|change position
Témata
daily life
|navigation
|space
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Move the chair into the correct position.
- The sun’s position changes throughout the day.
- He lay back in a comfortable position.
- Check the position of the switch before starting.
- They marked the position of each item on the map.
Učební příklady
- The car is in the wrong position.
- My phone is not in this position.
- She is standing in that position.
- The bed is in a good position.
- Please put the box in this position.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
job or employment role
A job that someone does in a company or group.
Vzorec užití:
a position as [job title]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'post' or 'title'; 'position' is more common in everyday speech for jobs.
Synonyma
role (Focuses on duties and responsibilities rather than employment status.)
Antonyma
unemployment (Refers to having no job at all.)
Kolokace
permanent position
|full-time position
|apply for a position
|vacant position
Témata
business
|employment
|work
Příklady
- She applied for a teaching position at the local school.
- He was offered a permanent position after his internship.
- There are several positions available in our department.
- He resigned from his position as manager.
- They created a new position to handle customer complaints.
Učební příklady
- I have a new position at work.
- She wants a position as a teacher.
- He lost his position last month.
- My father has a good position at the bank.
- There is a free position in our office.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
4
stance or viewpoint on an issue
What someone thinks or believes about something.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s position on [an issue]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'condition'; here it refers to opinions, not physical states.
Synonyma
stance (Similar meaning but often used in more formal contexts like politics.)
Antonyma
neutrality (Means not taking any side or having no strong opinion.)
Kolokace
take a position
|firm position
|official position
|change one's position
Témata
politics
|debate
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The senator explained her position on climate change.
- He took a firm position against the proposal.
- Our company’s official position is to remain neutral.
- They changed their position after hearing new evidence.
- What is your position on this matter?
Učební příklady
- My position is that we need more time.
- Her position on this is very clear.
- He changed his position after he read the news.
- I do not know their position on this problem.
- The teacher gave her position about homework.
Sloveso
B1
action
5
to arrange or place carefully
To put something or someone in a planned place.
Vzorec užití:
to position [something/someone] [somewhere/in some way]
Synonyma
arrange (General term for putting things in order; less precise about location for purpose.)
Antonyma
misplace (To put something in the wrong location.)
Kolokace
position carefully
|position correctly
|position strategically
Témata
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She positioned the vase in the center of the table.
- The director positioned the actors for the scene.
- He positioned himself near the exit for a quick getaway.
- Position the camera so it faces the stage.
- They positioned the chairs around the table.
Učební příklady
- Please position the chair here.
- He positioned himself by the door.
- She positioned the box under the table.
- They positioned the car next to the wall.
- I positioned my bag near me.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
position
IPA
GB/pəzˈɪʃən/
US/pəzˈɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
po - s - i - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (s)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: position
- Plural: position, positions
Verb
- Base: position
- 3rd Person Singular: positions
- Present Participle: positioning
- Past: positioned
Příbuzná slova
Forms
positions
noun
positioning
verb
positioned
verb
Advanced or less common
positional
adjective
reposition
verb
Výrazy
change one's position
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ wˈʌnz pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
alter opinion or physical placement
To move your body or thing to another place, or to have a different opinion than before.
Příklady
- She changed her sleeping position during the night.
- After hearing new facts, he changed his political position.
hold a position
1/hˈoʊld ə pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
maintain job, stance, or location
To keep having a job, opinion, or place without change for some time.
Příklady
- He has held this teaching position for ten years.
- The troops held their positions despite heavy fire.
in a good position
1/ˈɪn ə ɡˈʊd pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
having an advantage for success
To be in a situation where it is easy to succeed or do well.
Příklady
- With all her experience, she’s in a good position to lead the project.
- After saving money for years, they are in a good position to buy a house.
position oneself as [something]
1/pəzˈɪʃən wˌʌnsˈɛlf ˈæz sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
present oneself as having certain role/image
To try to make people see you as having a certain role or quality.
Příklady
- The company positioned itself as an eco-friendly brand.
- He positioned himself as an expert on technology.
take up a position
1/tˈeɪk ˈʌp ə pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
move into and hold a place for purpose
To go to and stay in a certain place to do something.
Příklady
- The soldiers took up their positions before dawn.
- Photographers took up positions along the red carpet.