position
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the place where someone or something is located.
n.the specific physical location or arrangement of an object or person.
Simple“The map shows the exact position of the hidden treasure.”
In context“The surveyor marked the precise position of the boundary line to ensure the new fence did not encroach on the neighbouring property.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a specific job or role in a company.
n.a post of employment or a designated role within an organisational hierarchy.
Simple“She applied for a management position at the local bank.”
In context“After three years of consistent performance, he was finally promoted to a senior position within the research and development department.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.the way you hold your body when sitting or standing.
n.the configuration or posture of the body or its parts.
Simple“Try to maintain a comfortable sitting position while you work.”
In context“The yoga instructor adjusted the student's position to ensure their spine remained neutral during the difficult balance exercise.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.your opinion or way of thinking about a specific topic.
n.a mental or emotional stance regarding a particular issue or argument.
Simple“The government has not yet made its position clear on the new tax.”
In context“The editorial board took a firm position against the proposed legislation, citing concerns over civil liberties and privacy.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.someone's level of importance or rank in society or a group.
n.social or professional standing; a person's rank relative to others.
Simple“His family held a high position in the local community for decades.”
In context“Despite his wealth, he lacked the social position required to gain entry into the city's most exclusive private clubs.”
- 06 B1 Intermediate
n.the specific role a player has on a team during a game.
n.the designated area of play and set of responsibilities assigned to an athlete.
Simple“What position do you play on the football team?”
In context“The coach decided to move the star player to a defensive position to counter the opponent's aggressive forward line.”
Synonyms - 07 C1 Advanced
n.the amount of a specific stock or investment that a person or company owns.
n.the net holdings of a specific security, commodity, or currency held by an investor.
Simple“The firm decided to close its position in the tech company after the stock price dropped.”
In context“The hedge fund manager maintained a large short position on the currency, betting that the central bank would be forced to devalue it.”
Synonyms - 08 B1 Intermediate
v.to put something in a specific place or way.
v.to move or place someone or something into a particular area or arrangement.
Simple“The workers carefully positioned the heavy statue in the centre of the park.”
In context“The marketing team positioned the new product as a luxury item to justify the higher price point compared to competitors.”
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From Middle English posicioun, from Old French posicion, from Latin positiō (“a putting, position”), from positus (“placed, situated”), past participle of pōnō (“to place”); see ponent. Compare apposition, composition, deposition; see pose.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.