position
place or rank in order
The place or level where someone or something is in a list, group, or system.
[someone/something]'s position in [a group/system]
- 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.
- 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.
physical location or arrangement
The exact place where something or someone is.
the position of [something/someone]
- 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.
- 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.
job or employment role
A job that someone does in a company or group.
a position as [job title]
- 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.
- 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.
stance or viewpoint on an issue
What someone thinks or believes about something.
[someone]'s position on [an issue]
- 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?
- 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.
to arrange or place carefully
To put something or someone in a planned place.
to position [something/someone] [somewhere/in some way]
- 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.
- 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.
- Base: position
- Plural: position, positions
- Base: position
- 3rd Person Singular: positions
- Present Participle: positioning
- Past: positioned
change one's position
1alter opinion or physical placement
To move your body or thing to another place, or to have a different opinion than before.
- She changed her sleeping position during the night.
- After hearing new facts, he changed his political position.
hold a position
1maintain job, stance, or location
To keep having a job, opinion, or place without change for some time.
- He has held this teaching position for ten years.
- The troops held their positions despite heavy fire.
in a good position
1having an advantage for success
To be in a situation where it is easy to succeed or do well.
- 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]
1present oneself as having certain role/image
To try to make people see you as having a certain role or quality.
- The company positioned itself as an eco-friendly brand.
- He positioned himself as an expert on technology.
take up a position
1move into and hold a place for purpose
To go to and stay in a certain place to do something.
- The soldiers took up their positions before dawn.
- Photographers took up positions along the red carpet.