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Position Countable Noun Durum Place Uncountable Sb/Sth Mevki

Level A2 
Kind noun
Front position 
IPA  /pəˈzɪʃn   / noun
Back yer, konum
durum
Back 2

position (noun)

 /pəˈzɪʃn   / noun
 
PLACE
1 [countable, uncountable]
the place where sb/sth is or should be
yer, konum
 Are you happy with the position of the chairs?
 All the dancers were in position (yerlerinde) waiting for the music to begin.
OF BODY, ETC.
2 [countable, uncountable]
the way in which sb/sth sits, sleeps or stands, or the direction that sth is pointing in
duruş, pozisyon, durum
 I've got a stiff neck. I must have been sitting in an awkward position.
 My leg hurts when I change position.
 Turn the switch to the off position.
SITUATION
3 [countable, usually singular]
the state or situation that sb/sth is in
durum
 What would you do if you were in my position?
 I'm in a very difficult position.
 I'm sorry, I'm not in a position to help you financially.
OPINION
4 [countable]
a position (on sth)
what you think about sth; your opinion
görüş
 What is your position on smoking?
LEVEL OF IMPORTANCE
5 [countable, uncountable]
the place or level of a person, company, team, etc. compared to others
pozisyon, sıra, mevki
 the position of women in society
 Max finished the race in second position.
 Wealth and position are very important to some people.
JOB
6 [countable]
a job
mevki, görev
 There have been over a hundred applications for the position of Sales Manager.
SYNONYM POST1
IN SPORT
7 [countable]
the part you play in a team game
 (takım oyunu) mevki
 Danny can play any position except goalkeeper.
 

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