Position: meaning, definitions and examples

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position

 

[ pəˈzɪʃən ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

job

A place where someone is assigned to stand or sit.

Synonyms

location, placement, post

Examples of usage

  • He took up a position at the front of the line.
  • She was offered a position as a manager.
Context #2 | Noun

opinion

A person's particular way of thinking about or dealing with something.

Synonyms

perspective, point of view, stance

Examples of usage

  • I respect his position on the matter.
  • She has a strong position on environmental issues.
Context #3 | Noun

status

The rank or role of someone or something in a particular situation or society.

Synonyms

rank, standing, status

Examples of usage

  • She holds a high position in the company.
  • The country's position in the global economy.
Context #4 | Verb

placement

To put someone or something in a particular place or position.

Synonyms

arrange, locate, place

Examples of usage

  • He positioned the chairs around the table.
  • She positioned herself for a better view.

Translations

Translations of the word "position" in other languages:

🇵🇹 posição

🇮🇳 स्थिति

🇩🇪 Position

🇮🇩 posisi

🇺🇦 позиція

🇵🇱 pozycja

🇯🇵 位置 (いち)

🇫🇷 position

🇪🇸 posición

🇹🇷 pozisyon

🇰🇷 위치 (wi-chi)

🇸🇦 موقع

🇨🇿 pozice

🇸🇰 pozícia

🇨🇳 位置 (wèizhì)

🇸🇮 položaj

🇮🇸 staða

🇰🇿 орын

🇬🇪 პოზიცია

🇦🇿 mövqe

🇲🇽 posición

Etymology

The word 'position' originated from the Latin word 'positio', which means 'placement' or 'position'. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to location, opinion, status, and placement. It is commonly used in the context of jobs, opinions, and status in society.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #261, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.