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Common collocations with position in American Collocation

position noun countable

US /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

good or important

central
prime
prominent

A placard hangs in a prominent position on the wall of the dressing room.

correct

correct
right

The aircraft was now several miles off from its correct position.

exact

exact
precise

They were able to locate their precise position using GPS.

horizontal, vertical etc

horizontal
upright
vertical

He leaned to the left before returning to an upright position.

not moving

fixed
permanent

Weights can be used to hold the patient’s spine in a fixed position.

before being moved

neutral
original
starting

Hitting this icon will restore the window to its original position and size.

same

same
similar

He takes a photograph every morning from exactly the same position.

comfortable

comfortable

Sit quietly, in a comfortable position with a straight back.

high

commanding
elevated
high

The cottage is situated in a wonderful elevated position.

performing a particular action

driving
lying
lying-down
riding
sitting
standing

You may feel dizzy when you get up quickly from a lying or sitting position.

in the world, in a country etc

geographical

Apart from its strategic geographical position, Bulgaria is also famous for its exceptional natural landscape.

in sport

defensive
offside
pole

He got caught in an offside position.

in war

commanding
defensive
offensive
strategic

The ridge provided a natural defensive position and the Germans decided to dig in.

get into a position

adopt
assume
get into
take
take up

The seat allows the rider to adopt a natural, upright sitting position.

be in a position

occupy

The group of islands occupies a very central position in the Indian Ocean.

change a position

adjust
alter
change
shift

The referee will need to adjust his position throughout the game.

show or find a position

determine
indicate
mark

These mark the positions of the roof timbers.