situation

n. countable

A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən// UK //sˌɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən// sit·u·a·tion

General-service Slang

n. the set of things that are happening at a certain time and place. It describes how things are for you right now.

n. a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs. Often used with a qualifying adjective to describe the nature of current events.

SIMPLE

The situation at work is getting better.

CONTEXTUAL

After the heavy rain stopped, the traffic situation in the city center returned to normal within an hour.

COMPLEX

Diplomats are currently monitoring the situation at the border to ensure that the humanitarian aid reaches those in need without further delay.

Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English situacioun, situacion, from Middle French situation, from Medieval Latin situatio (“position, situation”), from situare (“to locate, place”), from Latin situs (“a site”). By surface analysis, situate + -ion.

Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'in' to describe being part of a set of circumstances.