position
gb/pəzˈɪʃən/ us/pəzˈɪʃən/
A2
영어
~ 400
hely, helyezés, pozíció, helyzet, állás, beosztás, álláspont, hozzáállás, vélemény, elhelyez, beállít, elhelyezkedik
명사
A2
1
사용 패턴：
[someone/something]'s position in [a group/system]
She worked hard to reach the top position in the company.
Keményen dolgozott, hogy megszerezze a cég legmagasabb pozícióját.
Our team is currently in third position in the league.
A csapatunk jelenleg a harmadik helyen áll a bajnokságban.
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.
학습자용 예문
I am in first position in the race.
A versenyben az első helyen állok.
His name is in the second position on the list.
A neve a második helyen szerepel a listán.
We are in a good position to win.
She is in a higher position now.
Our team is in last position.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'location' when talking about rankings; 'position' is used for order, 'location' for place in space.
뜻
place or rank in order
연어
top position
|first position
|second position
|hold a position
|lose a position
유의어
rank (Often used in competitive contexts like sports or the military; similar meaning but more formal in some contexts.)
반의어
displacement (Refers to being moved from a place or losing a position.)
주제
business
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
정의
The place or level where someone or something is in a list, group, or system.
The location or rank of someone or something within a sequence, system, or hierarchy.
명사
A2
2
사용 패턴：
the position of [something/someone]
Move the chair into the correct position.
Tedd a széket a megfelelő helyre.
The sun’s position changes throughout the day.
A Nap helyzete egész nap változik.
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.
학습자용 예문
The car is in the wrong position.
Az autó rossz helyen áll.
My phone is not in this position.
A telefonom nincs ezen a helyen.
She is standing in that position.
The bed is in a good position.
Please put the box in this position.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'position' with 'place'; 'position' can also mean arrangement or orientation, not just location.
뜻
physical location or arrangement
연어
sitting position
|sleeping position
|correct position
|change position
유의어
location (General term for where something is; less often used for bodily arrangement.)
반의어
displacement (Refers to moving something from its original location.)
주제
daily life
|navigation
|space
|core_vocabulary
정의
The exact place where something or someone is.
The specific place where someone or something is situated or arranged.
명사
B1
3
사용 패턴：
a position as [job title]
She applied for a teaching position at the local school.
Tanári állásra jelentkezett a helyi iskolában.
He was offered a permanent position after his internship.
A szakmai gyakorlata után állandó állást ajánlottak neki.
There are several positions available in our department.
He resigned from his position as manager.
They created a new position to handle customer complaints.
학습자용 예문
I have a new position at work.
Új beosztásom van a munkahelyemen.
She wants a position as a teacher.
Tanári állást szeretne.
He lost his position last month.
My father has a good position at the bank.
There is a free position in our office.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'post' or 'title'; 'position' is more common in everyday speech for jobs.
뜻
job or employment role
연어
permanent position
|full-time position
|apply for a position
|vacant position
유의어
role (Focuses on duties and responsibilities rather than employment status.)
반의어
unemployment (Refers to having no job at all.)
주제
business
|employment
|work
정의
A job that someone does in a company or group.
A job or function that someone has within an organization.
명사
B2
4
사용 패턴：
[someone]'s position on [an issue]
The senator explained her position on climate change.
A szenátor ismertette a klímaváltozással kapcsolatos álláspontját.
He took a firm position against the proposal.
Határozottan állást foglalt a javaslat ellen.
Our company’s official position is to remain neutral.
They changed their position after hearing new evidence.
What is your position on this matter?
학습자용 예문
My position is that we need more time.
Az az álláspontom, hogy több időre van szükségünk.
Her position on this is very clear.
Ezzel kapcsolatban nagyon egyértelmű az álláspontja.
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'condition'; here it refers to opinions, not physical states.
뜻
stance or viewpoint on an issue
연어
take a position
|firm position
|official position
|change one's position
유의어
stance (Similar meaning but often used in more formal contexts like politics.)
반의어
neutrality (Means not taking any side or having no strong opinion.)
주제
politics
|debate
|communication
|core_vocabulary
정의
What someone thinks or believes about something.
A person's attitude, opinion, or stance regarding a subject or situation.
동사
B1
5
사용 패턴：
to position [something/someone] [somewhere/in some way]
She positioned the vase in the center of the table.
A vázát az asztal közepén helyezte el.
The director positioned the actors for the scene.
A rendező beállította a színészeket a jelenethez.
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.
학습자용 예문
Please position the chair here.
Kérlek, tedd ide a széket.
He positioned himself by the door.
Az ajtó mellé állt.
She positioned the box under the table.
They positioned the car next to the wall.
I positioned my bag near me.
뜻
to arrange or place carefully
연어
position carefully
|position correctly
|position strategically
유의어
arrange (General term for putting things in order; less precise about location for purpose.)
반의어
misplace (To put something in the wrong location.)
주제
daily life
|core_vocabulary
정의
To put something or someone in a planned place.
To put something or someone in a particular place or arrangement for a purpose.
문법
기본형
position
IPA
GB/pəzˈɪʃən/
US/pəzˈɪʃən/
음절 및 강세
po - s - i - tion （4음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (s)
활용형
Noun
- Base: position
- Plural: position, positions
Verb
- Base: position
- 3rd Person Singular: positions
- Present Participle: positioning
- Past: positioned
관련 단어
Forms
positions
noun
positioning
verb
positioned
verb
Advanced or less common
positional
adjective
reposition
verb
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- The soldiers took up their positions before dawn.
- Photographers took up positions along the red carpet.