situated
gb/sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/ us/sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
B2
property
1
located in a particular place
If something is situated somewhere, it is located there.
Schema d'uso:
be situated in/on/at/near [place]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse situated (location) with satisfied (feeling happy).
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
misplaced (In the wrong position or location.)
Collocazioni
situated in
|situated on
|situated near
|centrally situated
|ideally situated
|conveniently situated
|beautifully situated
|strategically situated
|situated along
|situated opposite
Temi
places
|travel
|housing
Esempi
- The café is situated just off the main square.
- Their house is situated on a quiet street near the park.
- The museum is situated between the river and the old town.
Esempi per chi studia
- The hotel is situated near the beach.
- My school is situated in the city center.
adjective
C1
property
2
positioned relative to other things
If something is situated somewhere, it is placed in that position.
Schema d'uso:
be situated [direction/position phrase]
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
displaced (Moved from the usual or correct position.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
daily_life
|home
|health
Esempi
- The light switch is situated just beneath the shelf.
- The reception desk is situated at the back of the lobby.
- In the diagram, the heart is situated slightly left of center.
Esempi per chi studia
- The button is situated on the side of the phone.
adjective
formal
C1
state
3
in a particular life situation
If someone is situated in a certain way, they are in that condition or situation, often about money.
Schema d'uso:
be [adverb] situated (financially)
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
struggling (Having difficulty, especially financially.)
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hard-up (Informal; lacking money.)
Collocazioni
comfortably situated
|well situated financially
|financially situated
|securely situated
|badly situated
|better situated
|poorly situated
|happily situated
|situated in life
|situated at present
Temi
daily_life
|finance
|relationships
Esempi
- After paying off the mortgage, they were comfortably situated.
- Not everyone is equally situated when it comes to childcare support.
- She’s better situated now than she was a few years ago.
Esempi per chi studia
- They are not well situated financially.
adjective
formal
C1
state
4
in a position to do something
If you are situated to do something, your situation makes it possible or easier.
Schema d'uso:
be situated to [verb] / be situated for [something]
Sinonimi
well-placed (Emphasizes having an advantage because of position or connections.)
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positioned (Common in business; stresses readiness for a goal.)
Contrari
ill-equipped (Not having what is needed to act effectively.)
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unprepared (Not ready to take action.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
work
|business
|education
Esempi
- With its strong network, the team is situated to expand quickly.
- Small firms are often not situated to absorb sudden cost increases.
- The new data system leaves us better situated to track errors.
Esempi per chi studia
- We are situated to start the project next month.
Grammatica
Forma base
situated
IPA
GB/sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
US/sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
Sillabe e accento
situ - ated (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (situ)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: situated
Espressioni
centrally situated
1/sˈɛntɹəli sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
located near the city center
Near the middle of a city or area.
Esempi
- 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.
conveniently situated
1/kənvˈinjəntli sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
located in a convenient place
In a place that is easy to get to.
Esempi
- 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.
ideally situated
1/aɪdˈiəli sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
in the best possible location
In the perfect place for something.
Esempi
- 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.
strategically situated
1/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪkli sˈɪt͡ʃuˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
located for strategic advantage
In a place that is good for an important purpose.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.