Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with position in American Collocation
position
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
good or important
A placard hangs in a prominent position on the wall of the dressing room.
correct
The aircraft was now several miles off from its correct position.
exact
They were able to locate their precise position using GPS.
horizontal, vertical etc
He leaned to the left before returning to an upright position.
not moving
Weights can be used to hold the patient’s spine in a fixed position.
before being moved
Hitting this icon will restore the window to its original position and size.
same
He takes a photograph every morning from exactly the same position.
comfortable
Sit quietly, in a comfortable position with a straight back.
high
The cottage is situated in a wonderful elevated position.
performing a particular action
You may feel dizzy when you get up quickly from a lying or sitting position.
in the world, in a country etc
Apart from its strategic geographical position, Bulgaria is also famous for its exceptional natural landscape.
in sport
He got caught in an offside position.
in war
The ridge provided a natural defensive position and the Germans decided to dig in.
get into a position
The seat allows the rider to adopt a natural, upright sitting position.
be in a position
The group of islands occupies a very central position in the Indian Ocean.
change a position
The referee will need to adjust his position throughout the game.
show or find a position
These mark the positions of the roof timbers.