position

noun
UK: /pəˈzɪʃən/
US: /pəˈzɪʃən/

  1. A place where someone or something is located.

    1. The soldiers defended their position. [ ] [ ]
    2. The enemy's position was heavily fortified, making an attack very difficult. [ ] [ ]

  2. A job.

    1. I'm looking for a position in marketing. [ ] [ ]
    2. She applied for a position as a software engineer, hoping to use her coding skills. [ ] [ ]

  3. An opinion or attitude about something.

    1. What is your position on climate change? [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has a firm position against any form of discrimination in the workplace. [ ] [ ]

  4. A ranking in a competition or test.

    1. He finished in first position. [ ] [ ]
    2. Securing a high position in the race required months of dedicated training and strategy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

opinion view situation role job location rank post place
position verb

  1. To put something or someone in a particular place or arrangement.

    1. Position the lamp on the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully positioned the painting above the fireplace to achieve a balanced look. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put yourself in a role or situation that will help you to achieve something.

    1. He positioned himself as a leader. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company strategically positioned itself in the market by offering innovative solutions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "position" in English means: A place where someone or something is located., A job., An opinion or attitude about something., A ranking in a competition or test..

The phonetic transcription of "position" is /pəˈzɪʃən/ in British English and /pəˈzɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "position": opinion, view, situation, role, job, location, rank, post, place.

Example usage of "position": "The soldiers defended their position.". More examples on the page.