Positions
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Definitions
4 meaningsThe specific place or location of something or someone.
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A place where someone or something is located.
The detective carefully marked the positions of the clues.
💡 Simply: Think of it like where something is! Like where your phone is on the table, or where a player is standing in a sports game.
👶 For kids: Where something is located, like where your toys are in your room!
More Examples
The company has several open positions available.
The astronauts documented the positions of the stars.
How It's Used
"The map showed the exact positions of the islands."
"The troops took up defensive positions along the river."
"The athletes were assigned their positions on the field."
A person's opinion, viewpoint, or stance on a particular issue.
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A person's point of view or attitude.
The editorial presented the newspaper's position on the matter.
💡 Simply: It's what you think or believe about something. Like what you think about pizza - do you love it or hate it?
👶 For kids: What you think or believe about something, like if you think ice cream is yummy or not.
More Examples
He had a different position on the importance of education.
Their positions on climate change are quite divergent.
How It's Used
"The candidate clearly stated their positions on economic policy."
"The speakers presented opposing positions on the issue."
"She took a strong position against discrimination."
A specific job, role, or function within an organization or structure.
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A job or role.
The company is advertising for several open positions.
💡 Simply: A job you can have! Like a doctor, a teacher, or a firefighter.
👶 For kids: A job you can do, like a teacher, a firefighter, or a police officer!
More Examples
He was promoted to a senior management position.
The applicant was well-suited for the position.
How It's Used
"She applied for several different positions at the company."
"The new hire will fill a key position in the sales team."
"The government has several vacancies for high-level positions."
To place someone or something in a particular location or arrangement.
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To put something in a specific place.
The photographer carefully positioned the models for the photoshoot.
💡 Simply: To put something in the right place, like when you're setting the table and position the forks and knives.
👶 For kids: To put something in a special spot.
More Examples
The company positioned the new product on the market as eco-friendly.
The art gallery positioned the painting to maximize light exposure.
How It's Used
"The general positioned the troops for a final attack."
"The company positioned its product as a premium brand."
"The coach positioned the players strategically on the field."
Synonyms
Location
Place
Attitude
Belief
Opinion
Perspective
Employment
Job
Occupation
Arrange
Establish
Locate
Idioms & expressions
in a position to
Having the ability or the right to do something.
"The training course put me in a position to apply for the job."
take a position
To express an opinion or belief about something.
"The senator took a strong position on the new tax law."
job position
A specific role or function within an organization or company.
"She applied for a job position as a marketing manager."
From Middle French *posicion* (modern French *position*), from Latin *positio* ('a putting, placing, position'), from past participle *positus* of *ponere* ('to put, place').
The word has been used since the 14th century with the core meaning of 'place' or 'situation'. Its use evolved over time to include 'point of view' and 'job'.
Memory tip
Imagine placing game pieces on a board; each one occupies a 'position'.