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position BrE / pəˈzɪʃn /  NAmE / pəˈzɪʃn / Native audio playback is not supported. position(noun)BrE / pəˈzɪʃn /  NAmE / pəˈzɪʃn / the place where somebody/something is locatedFrom his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour.Where would be the best position for the lights?These plants will grow well in a sheltered position.The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake.This would be a good place for a picnic.They’ve chosen a site for the new school.the hotel reception areaMove the cursor to a blank area on the screen.From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.the point at which the river dividesThe company is moving to a new location.the scene of the accidentThe lake is one of the local beauty spots.the place where somebody/something is meant to be; the correct placeIs everybody in position?He took up his position by the door.She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin).the way in which somebody is sitting or standing, or the way in which something is arrangedsee also missionary positionhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/the-missionary-positiona sitting/kneeling/lying positionKeep the box in an upright position.Make sure that you are working in a comfortable 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 doto be in a position of power/strength/authorityWhat would you do in my position?This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position.The company's financial position is not certain.I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you.the present economic situationThe ship sank in mysterious circumstances.She felt she was in a position of power.We were forced to work outside in freezing conditions.Hi, Jane! How are things?Think things over before you decide.If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff.How did this unhappy state of affairs come about?an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subjectto declare/reconsider/shift/change your positionthe party’s position on education reformsShe has made her position very clear.My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children.a person or organization’s level of importance when compared with othersthe position of women in societythe company’s dominant position in the world marketWealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her.a jobsynonym posthttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/post_1He held a senior position in a large company.I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.He’s trying to get a job in a bank.a senior position in a large corporationa key post in the new governmentWe have several vacancies for casual workers.This is a permanent appointment, requiring commitment and hard work.a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to othersUnited's 3–0 win moved them up to third position.the place where somebody plays and the responsibilities they have in some team gamesWhat position does he play?a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and gunsThey attacked the enemy positions at dawn.Extra ExamplesFix the pieces in position before gluing them together.He left the club in a precarious financial position with debts of £36 million.He took an extreme position on religious matters.Hordes of journalists jostled for position outside the conference hall.How long were you in your previous position?I was in the embarrassing position of having completely forgotten her name.It has taken years to achieve the position we are now in.It put me in an awkward position when he asked me to keep a secret.Nakata had to play out of position when the defender was injured.Please get into position.She has taken up a key position in our head office.She was offered the position of sales manager.The country’s official position is that there is no famine in the area.The firm gained a dominant position in the market.The guards took up their positions on either side of the door.Their obvious desperation strengthens our bargaining position.They occupy a lowly position in society.This latest novel confirms her pre-eminent position among today’s writers.We may be in a position to help you.a faculty position at Iowa State Universityhis new position in the firmthe trading position of the British economyCan you get into a kneeling position?Could you tell us your exact position please?From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.He’s been promoted from his previous position as team coach.His main aim is to improve his social position.I would like to apply for the position of sales director.I’m afraid I am not in a position to help you.I’m afraid my position within the organization is not very high.Is everybody in position?My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position.Our party’s position on education is very clear.Please tell us about your previous position, and what salary you earned.Radars determine the aircraft’s position.Several people were jostling for position.She felt she was in a position of power.She holds a senior position in a large corporation.She took up her position by the door.The company has a dominant position in the world market.The company’s financial position is not certain.The dancers all got into position.The defence stuck firmly to its position.The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake.The managing director was urged to reconsider his position on the takeover.The official position was that of refusing to talk to terrorists.The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position.We anticipate that this position will be made full-time shortly.We need to improve the position of women and girls in these societies.Wealth and position are not important to her.What would be the best position for the lights?Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, from Latin positio(n-), from ponere ‘to place’. The current sense of the verb dates from the early 19th cent.

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(noun) from his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour.where would be the best position for the lights?these plants will grow well in a sheltered position.the hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=position This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	position
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	BrE / pəˈzɪʃn / NAmE / pəˈzɪʃn /
Example	from his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. where would be the best position for the lights? these plants will grow well in a sheltered position. the hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake.
Sound	Native audio playback is not supported.
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=position
Content	position (noun)BrE / pəˈzɪʃn / NAmE / pəˈzɪʃn / the place where somebody/something is located From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. Where would be the best position for the lights? These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. This would be a good place for a picnic. They’ve chosen a site for the new school. the hotel reception area Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen. From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour. the point at which the river divides The company is moving to a new location. the scene of the accident The lake is one of the local beauty spots. the place where somebody/something is meant to be; the correct place Is everybody in position? He took up his position by the door. She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin). the way in which somebody is sitting or standing, or the way in which something is arranged see also missionary position https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/the-missionary-position a sitting/kneeling/lying position Keep the box in an upright position. Make sure that you are working in a comfortable 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 to be in a position of power/strength/authority What would you do in my position? This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. The company's financial position is not certain. I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you. the present economic situation The ship sank in mysterious circumstances. She felt she was in a position of power. We were forced to work outside in freezing conditions. Hi, Jane! How are things? Think things over before you decide. If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. How did this unhappy state of affairs come about? an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position the party’s position on education reforms She has made her position very clear. My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. 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 Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. a job synonym post https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/post_1 He held a senior position in a large company. I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director. He’s trying to get a job in a bank. a senior position in a large corporation a key post in the new government We have several vacancies for casual workers. This is a permanent appointment, requiring commitment and hard work. 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? a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns They attacked the enemy positions at dawn. Extra Examples Fix the pieces in position before gluing them together. He left the club in a precarious financial position with debts of £36 million. He took an extreme position on religious matters. Hordes of journalists jostled for position outside the conference hall. How long were you in your previous position? I was in the embarrassing position of having completely forgotten her name. It has taken years to achieve the position we are now in. It put me in an awkward position when he asked me to keep a secret. Nakata had to play out of position when the defender was injured. Please get into position. She has taken up a key position in our head office. She was offered the position of sales manager. The country’s official position is that there is no famine in the area. The firm gained a dominant position in the market. The guards took up their positions on either side of the door. Their obvious desperation strengthens our bargaining position. They occupy a lowly position in society. This latest novel confirms her pre-eminent position among today’s writers. We may be in a position to help you. a faculty position at Iowa State University his new position in the firm the trading position of the British economy Can you get into a kneeling position? Could you tell us your exact position please? From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour. He’s been promoted from his previous position as team coach. His main aim is to improve his social position. I would like to apply for the position of sales director. I’m afraid I am not in a position to help you. I’m afraid my position within the organization is not very high. Is everybody in position? My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position. Our party’s position on education is very clear. Please tell us about your previous position, and what salary you earned. Radars determine the aircraft’s position. Several people were jostling for position. She felt she was in a position of power. She holds a senior position in a large corporation. She took up her position by the door. The company has a dominant position in the world market. The company’s financial position is not certain. The dancers all got into position. The defence stuck firmly to its position. The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. The managing director was urged to reconsider his position on the takeover. The official position was that of refusing to talk to terrorists. The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. We anticipate that this position will be made full-time shortly. We need to improve the position of women and girls in these societies. Wealth and position are not important to her. What would be the best position for the lights? Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin positio(n-), from ponere ‘to place’. The current sense of the verb dates from the early 19th cent.
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Position Place I Pəˈzɪʃn Harbour Hotel Good Lights

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