📒 the place where somebody/something is located
- Where would be the best position for the lights?
- from a/your position From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour.
- She looked down over the scene from a raised position.
📒 the place where somebody/something is meant to be; the correct place
- He took up his position by the door.
- in position Is everybody in position?
- The dancers all got into position.
📒 the way in which somebody is sitting or standing, or the way in which something is arranged
- a sitting/standing/kneeling position
- My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly.
- The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position.
📒 the situation that somebody is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do
- The company's financial position is not certain.
- The company hopes to maintain its position as market leader.
- in your position What would you do in my position?
📒 an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject
- She has made her position very clear.
- to change/reconsider/shift your position
- position on something the party’s position on education reforms
📒 a person or organization’s level of importance when compared with others
- the position of women in society
- the company’s dominant position in the world market
- Atkins occupies a remarkable position in the history of photography.
📒 a job
- He held a senior position in a large company.
- I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.
- They are advertising for a clinic coordinator and hope to fill the position by June.
📒 a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to others
- United's 3–0 win moved them up to third position.
📒 the place where somebody plays and the responsibilities they have in some team games
- What position does he play?
- Nakata had to play out of position when the defender was injured.
📒 a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns
- They attacked the enemy positions at dawn.
- The defence stuck firmly to its position.