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Meaning of the word position in English

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position

US /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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Noun

1.

a place where someone or something is located or has been put

Example:
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The car is in a good position for parking.
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He adjusted his position to get a better view.
Synonym:
locationplacespotsitesituation
2.

a job

Example:
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She applied for a new position at the company.
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His position as CEO gives him a lot of power.
Synonym:
jobrolepostofficeappointment
3.

a point of view or attitude

Example:
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What's your position on this issue?
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He took a strong position against the new policy.
Synonym:
stanceviewopinionstandattitude

Verb

1.

put (something) in a particular place or arrangement

Example:
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She carefully positioned the vase on the shelf.
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The director positioned the actors for the next scene.
Synonym:
placeputlocatesituatearrange
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