location
gb/loʊkˈeɪʃən/ us/loʊkˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 1800
hely, helyszín, tartózkodási hely, helymeghatározás, elhelyezés, felkutatás
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
the location of [something]
The police are still trying to determine the exact location of the suspect.
A rendőrség még mindig próbálja megállapítani a gyanúsított pontos tartózkodási helyét.
This hotel is in a great location near the beach.
Ez a szálloda remek helyen van, közel a strandhoz.
We chose this location for the wedding because of its beautiful view.
GPS can help you find your current location.
The filming location was kept secret to avoid crowds.
Learner examples
My house is in a quiet location.
A házam csendes helyen van.
The shop is in a good location.
Az üzlet jó helyen van.
We met at a new location.
He told me the location of the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'location' with 'address'. An address is the detailed information for finding a place, while a location can be general or specific.
Meaning
a specific place or position
Collocations
exact location
|remote location
|secret location
|filming location
|meeting location
Synonyms
place (More general and less precise; can refer to an area rather than a specific point.)
|
site (Often used for planned activities, events, or construction; may sound more formal or technical.)
Antonyms
displacement (Refers to moving something from its original place; opposite of being in a fixed location.)
Themes
daily life
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A specific place where something is or happens.
A particular place or position where something is situated or happens.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
the location of [something/someone]
The location of the missing hiker was confirmed by rescue teams.
A mentőcsapatok megerősítették az eltűnt túrázó tartózkodási helyét.
Accurate location of the fault will help fix the problem quickly.
A hiba pontos helyének meghatározása segít majd gyorsan kijavítani a problémát.
Location of satellites is crucial for GPS systems.
Learner examples
The police worked on the location of the lost child.
A rendőrség az eltűnt gyermek felkutatásán dolgozott.
The phone helps with the location of friends.
A telefon segít meghatározni, hol vannak a barátaink.
The app shows the location of buses.
Meaning
the process of finding or placing
Collocations
location tracking
|location services
|location detection
Synonyms
positioning (More technical; often used in engineering, navigation, or marketing contexts.)
Antonyms
misplacement (Refers to losing track of where something is; opposite of locating it.)
Themes
science
|technology
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The action of finding where something is or putting it somewhere.
The process of identifying or determining the position of something or placing it in a position.
Grammar
Dictionary form
location
IPA
GB/loʊkˈeɪʃən/
US/loʊkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
loc - a - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: location
- Plural: location, locations
Word family
Expressions
change of location
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv loʊkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
moving to another place
When someone or something moves to a different place.
Examples
- The meeting will be held after a change of location.
- We need a change of location to get better light for the photos.
in a secret location
1/ˈɪn ə sˈikɹɪt loʊkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
at a hidden place
At a place that people do not know about or cannot find.
Examples
- The witness is staying in a secret location for safety.
- The treasure is kept in a secret location.
on location
1/ˈɔn loʊkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
filming at an actual site
When a film or TV show is made outside the studio at a real place.
Examples
- The movie was shot on location in Paris.
- The crew spent three weeks on location in the desert.