Word
positioned
Phoneticspo·si·tioned, stress on the second syllable
US/pəˈzɪʃənd/
UK/pəzˈɪʃənd/
Definitions
01to put in a place
B1 · Intermediate
v. to put something or someone in a specific spot.
v. to place or arrange something in a particular physical location. Transitive — requires an object.
“The guards were positioned at every entrance to the building.”
“The technicians positioned the telescope on the highest ridge to ensure the lens remained unobstructed by the surrounding forest canopy.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice to describe where something is located.
02strategic preparation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
v. to put yourself or a company in a good situation to succeed.
v. to arrange or promote something so that it has a particular advantage or reputation. Often used reflexively or in the passive voice.
“The company positioned itself as a leader in green energy.”
“By investing heavily in research and development, the firm positioned itself to dominate the emerging market for sustainable aviation fuels.”
Usage
Commonly used with 'itself' or 'themselves' followed by 'as'.
03being in a spot
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. being in a specific place or situation.
adj. occupying a particular place or having a specific status. Usually used after a linking verb.
“The house is perfectly positioned to get the afternoon sun.”
“The retail unit is ideally positioned within the shopping centre, benefiting from the high footfall generated by the nearby anchor stores.”
Real-World Examples
“But experts say ships positioned in the Gulf have already been there for too long without a break.” “They were positioned 120m (394ft) apart and estimated to be between 2m and 4m high.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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