situated
gb/sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/ us/sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
B2
English
található, helyezkedik el, helyzetben van, olyan helyzetben van, hogy, módjában áll
B2
1
található
B1
Usage pattern:
be situated in/on/at/near [place]
The café is situated just off the main square.
A kávézó közvetlenül a főtér mellett található.
Their house is situated on a quiet street near the park.
A házuk egy csendes, a park közelében lévő utcában található.
The museum is situated between the river and the old town.
Learner examples
The hotel is situated near the beach.
A szálloda a strand közelében található.
My school is situated in the city center.
Az iskolám a városközpontban található.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse situated (location) with satisfied (feeling happy).
Meaning
located in a particular place
Collocations
situated in
|situated on
|situated near
|centrally situated
|ideally situated
|conveniently situated
|beautifully situated
|strategically situated
|situated along
|situated opposite
Synonyms
located (The most direct, common alternative.)
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positioned (Often suggests deliberate placement.)
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sited (More common in formal or planning contexts.)
Antonyms
misplaced (In the wrong position or location.)
Themes
places
|travel
|housing
Definition
If something is situated somewhere, it is located there.
Having a particular location; being in a particular place.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
be situated [direction/position phrase]
The light switch is situated just beneath the shelf.
A villanykapcsoló közvetlenül a polc alatt helyezkedik el.
The reception desk is situated at the back of the lobby.
A recepciós pult az előcsarnok hátsó részében helyezkedik el.
In the diagram, the heart is situated slightly left of center.
Learner examples
The button is situated on the side of the phone.
A gomb a telefon oldalán helyezkedik el.
Meaning
positioned relative to other things
Collocations
situated above
|situated below
|situated behind
|situated beneath
|situated inside
|situated at the back of
|situated at the front of
|situated at the base of
|situated adjacent to
|situated between
Synonyms
positioned (Very close in meaning; often used for objects or parts.)
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placed (More general; emphasizes the act of putting something somewhere.)
Antonyms
displaced (Moved from the usual or correct position.)
Themes
daily_life
|home
|health
Definition
If something is situated somewhere, it is placed in that position.
Placed or lying in a particular position, especially in relation to surrounding things.
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
be [adverb] situated (financially)
After paying off the mortgage, they were comfortably situated.
Miután kifizették a jelzálogot, anyagilag kényelmes helyzetbe kerültek.
Not everyone is equally situated when it comes to childcare support.
A gyermekfelügyeleti támogatás terén nem mindenki van egyforma helyzetben.
She’s better situated now than she was a few years ago.
Learner examples
They are not well situated financially.
Anyagilag nincsenek jó helyzetben.
Meaning
in a particular life situation
Collocations
comfortably situated
|well situated financially
|financially situated
|securely situated
|badly situated
|better situated
|poorly situated
|happily situated
|situated in life
|situated at present
Synonyms
comfortable (Often implies enough money and few worries.)
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well-off (More direct about having plenty of money.)
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secure (Emphasizes stability and safety, not just wealth.)
Antonyms
struggling (Having difficulty, especially financially.)
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hard-up (Informal; lacking money.)
Themes
daily_life
|finance
|relationships
Definition
If someone is situated in a certain way, they are in that condition or situation, often about money.
Being in a particular set of circumstances, especially in terms of comfort, security, or finances.
C1
FORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
be situated to [verb] / be situated for [something]
With its strong network, the team is situated to expand quickly.
Erős kapcsolatrendszerének köszönhetően a csapat olyan helyzetben van, hogy gyorsan bővülhet.
Small firms are often not situated to absorb sudden cost increases.
A kis cégek gyakran nincsenek olyan helyzetben, hogy elviseljék a hirtelen költségnövekedéseket.
The new data system leaves us better situated to track errors.
Learner examples
We are situated to start the project next month.
Olyan helyzetben vagyunk, hogy a jövő hónapban el tudjuk kezdeni a projektet.
Meaning
in a position to do something
Collocations
situated to respond
|situated to benefit
|situated to succeed
|situated to invest
|situated to decide
|situated to help
|well situated to
|ideally situated to
|situated for growth
|situated for success
Synonyms
well-placed (Emphasizes having an advantage because of position or connections.)
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positioned (Common in business; stresses readiness for a goal.)
Antonyms
ill-equipped (Not having what is needed to act effectively.)
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unprepared (Not ready to take action.)
Themes
work
|business
|education
Definition
If you are situated to do something, your situation makes it possible or easier.
Having the opportunity, ability, or advantage to do something because of your circumstances or position.
Grammar
Dictionary form
situated
IPA
GB/sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
US/sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
Syllables & stress
situ - ated (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (situ)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: situated
Expressions
centrally situated
1/sˈɛntɹəli sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
located near the city center
Near the middle of a city or area.
Examples
- The hostel is centrally situated, so you can walk to most attractions.
- They wanted a centrally situated office to reduce commute times.
- The restaurant is centrally situated in the shopping district.
Learner examples
- The apartment is centrally situated.
conveniently situated
1/kənvˈinjəntli sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
located in a convenient place
In a place that is easy to get to.
Examples
- The clinic is conveniently situated next to the train station.
- There’s a conveniently situated ATM across the street.
- The venue is conveniently situated for both airports.
Learner examples
- The shop is conveniently situated near my home.
ideally situated
1/aɪdˈiəli sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
in the best possible location
In the perfect place for something.
Examples
- The hotel is ideally situated for exploring the old town.
- The school is ideally situated near several bus routes.
- The cabin is ideally situated for hiking and skiing.
Learner examples
- Our house is ideally situated for my job.
strategically situated
1/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪkli sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
located for strategic advantage
In a place that is good for an important purpose.
Examples
- The warehouse is strategically situated near the highway.
- The island is strategically situated along major shipping routes.
- Their regional hub is strategically situated to serve multiple markets.
well situated
1/wˈɛl sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
in an advantageous position
In a good place or in a good situation.
Examples
- The apartment is well situated for public transport.
- They’re well situated financially and can afford to retire early.
- Our office is well situated to serve clients across the city.
Learner examples
- The hotel is well situated for tourists.