placement
gb/plˈeɪsmənt/ us/plˈeɪsmənt/
B1
English
~ 4600
elhelyezés, elrendezés, állásközvetítés, elhelyezkedés, helyezés
NOUN
B1
1
elhelyezés
B1
elrendezés
B1
Usage pattern:
the placement of [something] [somewhere]
The placement of the chairs made the room feel more open.
A székek elrendezése miatt a szoba tágasabbnak hatott.
Proper placement of the artwork can change the mood of a space.
A műalkotások megfelelő elhelyezése megváltoztathatja egy tér hangulatát.
He adjusted the placement of his laptop for better ergonomics.
The placement of advertisements on the website was strategic.
She was proud of the careful placement of each flower in the vase.
Learner examples
The placement of the table is near the window.
Az asztal az ablak közelében van elhelyezve.
I like the placement of the pictures on the wall.
Tetszik a képek elhelyezése a falon.
The teacher checked the placement of the chairs.
We talked about the placement of the sofa.
The placement of my desk is good for light.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'placement' with 'place'. 'Placement' is the act or process, not the location itself.
Meaning
act of positioning something
Collocations
placement of furniture
|strategic placement
|placement in the room
|careful placement
|placement of objects
Synonyms
positioning (Focuses on the arrangement or alignment rather than the act itself.)
Antonyms
removal (Refers to taking something away instead of putting it in place.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
The act of putting something in a certain place.
The act of placing or arranging something in a specific location or position.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
job placement for [someone]
The career center offers job placement services for graduates.
A karrierközpont állásközvetítési szolgáltatásokat kínál a friss diplomásoknak.
Her internship led to a full-time placement at the company.
A szakmai gyakorlata révén teljes munkaidős állást kapott a cégnél.
Placement in this role requires relevant experience.
The agency specializes in international teacher placements.
He was pleased with his placement in the marketing department.
Learner examples
The school helps with job placement.
Az iskola segít az elhelyezkedésben.
My friend got a placement at a bank.
A barátom állást kapott egy bankban.
I hope to get a good placement after college.
This company offers work placements for students.
She got a placement in a big company.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'placement' with 'employment'. 'Placement' focuses on being assigned, not the ongoing state of working.
Meaning
assignment to a job or role
Collocations
job placement
|placement program
|student placement
|work placement
|placement agency
Synonyms
assignment (A broader term for giving someone a task or duty, not limited to jobs.)
Antonyms
unemployment (The state of not having a job, opposite to being placed in one.)
Themes
business
|employment
|work
Definition
When someone is given a job or position.
The process or result of assigning someone to a job, position, or role.
NOUN
B2
3
helyezés
B1
Usage pattern:
placement in [competition/list]
Her high exam scores earned her first placement in the class.
A magas vizsgaeredményeivel első helyezést ért el az osztályban.
The team celebrated their placement in the top three.
A csapat megünnepelte, hogy bekerült az első háromba.
Placement in the competition is determined by total points.
Our school's placement improved compared to last year.
Learner examples
I got third placement in the race.
Harmadik helyezést értem el a futóversenyen.
Her placement was higher than mine.
Az ő helyezése jobb volt, mint az enyém.
We are happy with our team's placement.
He got first placement in his class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'placement' with 'place'. 'Place' is more common for rankings; 'placement' sounds more formal or official.
Meaning
ranking in competition or list
Collocations
first placement
|final placement
|placement ranking
|placement result
Synonyms
ranking (A general term for position in an ordered list.)
Antonyms
disqualification (Being removed from competition instead of receiving a rank.)
Themes
sports
|education
Definition
A number that shows where someone is in a race or list.
An official position or rank given to someone or something in an order, competition, or classification.
Grammar
Dictionary form
placement
IPA
GB/plˈeɪsmənt/
US/plˈeɪsmənt/
Syllables & stress
place - ment (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (place)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: placement
- Plural: placements
Word family
Forms
placements
noun
Core family
place
noun A1
Related words
replace
verb A2
replacement
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
job placement
1/d͡ʒˈɑb plˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
process of assigning to a job
Helping someone get a job or position.
Examples
- The university offers job placement services for graduates.
- She found her first job through a job placement agency.
strategic placement
1/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk plˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
planned positioning for effect
Putting something in a place to have the best result.
Examples
- Strategic placement of lights can make a room look bigger.
- The strategic placement of ads increased sales.
work placement
1/wˈɚk plˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
temporary work experience assignment
A short time working in a company to get experience.
Examples
- He did a work placement at an engineering firm over the summer.
- Work placements help students learn real-world skills.