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position

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //pəˈzɪʃən// UK //pəzˈɪʃən// po·si·tion General-service

n. the place where someone or something is located. It can also mean the way you sit or stand, or your job in a company.

n. the physical location or arrangement of an object or person; also refers to a specific rank or role within a professional hierarchy.


SIMPLE

Please return the chair to its original position.

CONTEXTUAL

After three years with the firm, she was promoted to a management position in the marketing department.

COMPLEX

The satellite's precise position must be maintained through constant micro-adjustments to ensure uninterrupted communication with the ground station.

Synonyms
Origin

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.

Usage

Commonly used with the prepositions 'in' or 'into' when referring to physical placement.

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