position
gb/pəzˈɪʃən/ us/pəzˈɪʃən/
A2
Inglese
~ 400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
relation
1
place or rank in order
The place or level where someone or something is in a list, group, or system.
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something]'s position in [a group/system]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'location' when talking about rankings; 'position' is used for order, 'location' for place in space.
Sinonimi
rank (Often used in competitive contexts like sports or the military; similar meaning but more formal in some contexts.)
Contrari
displacement (Refers to being moved from a place or losing a position.)
Collocazioni
top position
|first position
|second position
|hold a position
|lose a position
Temi
business
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
2
physical location or arrangement
The exact place where something or someone is.
Schema d'uso:
the position of [something/someone]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'position' with 'place'; 'position' can also mean arrangement or orientation, not just location.
Sinonimi
location (General term for where something is; less often used for bodily arrangement.)
Contrari
displacement (Refers to moving something from its original location.)
Collocazioni
sitting position
|sleeping position
|correct position
|change position
Temi
daily life
|navigation
|space
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
3
job or employment role
A job that someone does in a company or group.
Schema d'uso:
a position as [job title]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'post' or 'title'; 'position' is more common in everyday speech for jobs.
Sinonimi
role (Focuses on duties and responsibilities rather than employment status.)
Contrari
unemployment (Refers to having no job at all.)
Collocazioni
permanent position
|full-time position
|apply for a position
|vacant position
Temi
business
|employment
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
4
stance or viewpoint on an issue
What someone thinks or believes about something.
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s position on [an issue]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'condition'; here it refers to opinions, not physical states.
Sinonimi
stance (Similar meaning but often used in more formal contexts like politics.)
Contrari
neutrality (Means not taking any side or having no strong opinion.)
Collocazioni
take a position
|firm position
|official position
|change one's position
Temi
politics
|debate
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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?
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Verbo
B1
action
5
to arrange or place carefully
To put something or someone in a planned place.
Schema d'uso:
to position [something/someone] [somewhere/in some way]
Sinonimi
arrange (General term for putting things in order; less precise about location for purpose.)
Contrari
misplace (To put something in the wrong location.)
Collocazioni
position carefully
|position correctly
|position strategically
Temi
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
position
IPA
GB/pəzˈɪʃən/
US/pəzˈɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
po - s - i - tion (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (s)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: position
- Plural: position, positions
Verb
- Base: position
- 3rd Person Singular: positions
- Present Participle: positioning
- Past: positioned
Famiglia di parole
Forms
positions
noun
positioning
verb
positioned
verb
Advanced or less common
positional
adjective
reposition
verb
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The soldiers took up their positions before dawn.
- Photographers took up positions along the red carpet.