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Definition position in American English

position noun

[countable] noun
/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

▪ adopt, maintain, occupy, strengthen, take

1

the way that someone's body is placed

Example

I dragged myself into a sitting position.

Example

First, get yourself into a comfortable position.

Synonyms and related words
posture bearing deportment
1.1

the way that an object is placed

Example

The engine is mounted in the upright position.

Example

Raise the lever to the up position to get the water to flow.

Synonyms and related words
geo- position direction
1.2

a way of placing your body in ballet or yoga

1.3

a way that two people place their bodies when they are having sex

Synonyms and related words
ass the birds and the bees blow job
2

used for talking about how much money a person or organization has

Example

What is your current financial position?

Example

An injection of capital strengthened the company's position.

2.1

a situation that a particular person is in

Example

I wouldn't brag about that if I were in your position.

Example

Someone in their position can't afford to take that kind of risk.

Example

I'm not in a position to say who my sources are.

Synonyms and related words
situation circumstance conditions
Example

The position is that we only accept new club members once a year.

Synonyms and related words
situation circumstance conditions
3

where something is in relation to other things

Example

Place the plant in a bright sunny position.

Example

Here is a chart showing the positions of the planets.

Synonyms and related words
place location setting
3.1

in team sports, the part of the field where a particular player plays

Example

"What position do you play?" "Second Base."

Synonyms and related words
alley AstroTurf backstop
4

an opinion about an important issue

Example

No one was sure of his position on any issue.

Example

Do you expect the administration to take a position one way or another on this legislation?

Example

The agency takes the position that the government's specifications were deficient.

Synonyms and related words
opinion attitude view
5

a job in a company

Example

There are 12 women in management positions within the company.

Example

I'm sorry, the position has already been filled (=someone has already been chosen to do the job).

6

someone's rank or status in an organization or in society

Example

Such behavior was clearly not acceptable for someone in a position of authority.

Example

He had seriously abused his position as a doctor by releasing patients' personal details.

Example

Stone's position within the party was strengthened after her speech at last year's convention.

Synonyms and related words
paygrade walk of life status
7

the place that someone or something has in a list or competition

Example

Following behind in fourth position is Jeff Gordon.

Synonyms and related words
against by a neck clear
Definition position in American English