0 the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things:
Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are.
You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position.
I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play?
The troops took up their battle positions at the front line.
As soon as his officers were in position/had moved into position, the police commander walked up the path towards the house.
1 a situation:
My financial position is somewhat precarious at the moment.
When two of your best friends argue, it puts you in a very awkward position.
I'm not in a position to reveal any of the details of the project at present.
I'm sure they'd like to help her out financially, but they're not in a position to do so.
2 a rank or level in a company, competition, or society:
3 the way in which something is arranged:
Rotate it slowly from the horizontal into a vertical position.
This is not a very comfortable position.
I go to sleep on my back but I always wake up in a different position.
You might feel more comfortable in a sitting position.
4 an opinion:
What's the company's position on recycling?
He takes the position (= believes) that individuals have a responsibility to look after themselves.
5 to put something or someone in a particular place:
6 the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things:
7 a rank or level in a company, competition, or society:
9 a way of thinking about a particular matter; opinion:
11 a job, especially one that is important:
12 a rank or level of success in a company, in society, etc.:
establish/gain/hold a position He took advantage of every opportunity to establish his position within the company.
strengthen sb's position Industry insiders said the move would strengthen the position of the chief executive on the board.
13 a situation that someone or something is in:
put sb/sth in a position This decision put me in an awkward position with regard to my staff.
They were not willing to release details of the company's financial position.
be in a strong/weak position Luckily, we were in a strong position compared to the competition.
reach a/the position We want to reach a position where we can pay off the debt.
consolidate/strengthen/weaken sb's position This news will serve to consolidate our position in the market.
14 an opinion on an important subject:
position on sth What's the company's position on outsourcing?
take the position that The Board will certainly take the position that their decision was justified.
take a position (on sth) When you are negotiating, you will need to take a position and be prepared to stick to it.
15 the fact of investing in something, or the total amount that is invested:
16 to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or money:
17 to put something or someone in a particular position or situation:
18 to advertise a product or service so that people think about it in a particular way, and so that it is attractive to a particular part of the market:
Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes.
The shop front occupies a very prominent position on the main street.
The blocks of stone had to be lifted into position with a system of pulleys.
Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?
She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for.
The company is in a bad financial position because of overproduction and distribution problems.
When friends divorce, you can find yourself in a really awkward position.
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