position
gb/pəzˈɪʃən/ us/pəzˈɪʃən/
A2
Inglês
~ 400
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
relation
1
place or rank in order
The place or level where someone or something is in a list, group, or system.
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something]'s position in [a group/system]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'location' when talking about rankings; 'position' is used for order, 'location' for place in space.
Sinónimos
rank (Often used in competitive contexts like sports or the military; similar meaning but more formal in some contexts.)
Antónimos
displacement (Refers to being moved from a place or losing a position.)
Colocações
top position
|first position
|second position
|hold a position
|lose a position
Temas
business
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
A2
entity
2
physical location or arrangement
The exact place where something or someone is.
Padrão de uso:
the position of [something/someone]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'position' with 'place'; 'position' can also mean arrangement or orientation, not just location.
Sinónimos
location (General term for where something is; less often used for bodily arrangement.)
Antónimos
displacement (Refers to moving something from its original location.)
Colocações
sitting position
|sleeping position
|correct position
|change position
Temas
daily life
|navigation
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
B1
entity
3
job or employment role
A job that someone does in a company or group.
Padrão de uso:
a position as [job title]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'post' or 'title'; 'position' is more common in everyday speech for jobs.
Sinónimos
role (Focuses on duties and responsibilities rather than employment status.)
Antónimos
unemployment (Refers to having no job at all.)
Colocações
permanent position
|full-time position
|apply for a position
|vacant position
Temas
business
|employment
|work
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
B2
entity
4
stance or viewpoint on an issue
What someone thinks or believes about something.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s position on [an issue]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'position' with 'condition'; here it refers to opinions, not physical states.
Sinónimos
stance (Similar meaning but often used in more formal contexts like politics.)
Antónimos
neutrality (Means not taking any side or having no strong opinion.)
Colocações
take a position
|firm position
|official position
|change one's position
Temas
politics
|debate
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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?
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
to position [something/someone] [somewhere/in some way]
Sinónimos
arrange (General term for putting things in order; less precise about location for purpose.)
Antónimos
misplace (To put something in the wrong location.)
Colocações
position carefully
|position correctly
|position strategically
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
position
IPA
GB/pəzˈɪʃən/
US/pəzˈɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
po - s - i - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (s)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: position
- Plural: position, positions
Verb
- Base: position
- 3rd Person Singular: positions
- Present Participle: positioning
- Past: positioned
Família de palavras
Forms
positions
noun
positioning
verb
positioned
verb
Advanced or less common
positional
adjective
reposition
verb
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The soldiers took up their positions before dawn.
- Photographers took up positions along the red carpet.