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position

UK
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
position independent

Translations

positionnoun
positions
pl
UK
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
The position of the statue in the garden was perfect for catching the morning light.
L'emplacement de la statue dans le jardin était parfait pour capter la lumière du matin.
She adjusted her position on the chair to get more comfortable.
Elle a ajusté sa position sur la chaise pour être plus à l'aise.
He applied for the position of marketing manager at the new firm.
Il a postulé pour le poste de responsable marketing dans la nouvelle entreprise.
The book was found in the third position on the shelf.
Le livre a été trouvé à la troisième place sur l'étagère.
positionEn finance, pour désigner une exposition ou une détention d'actifs.
The fund increased its position in renewable energy stocks.
Le fonds a augmenté sa position dans les actions liées aux énergies renouvelables.
Additional translations
rang
Synonyms
location
place
site
spot
situation
post
arrangement
status
standing
condition
positionverb
positioned
Past Simple
positioned
Past Participle
positioning
Gerund
UK
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
She positioned the vase in the center of the table.
Elle a positionné le vase au centre de la table.
Additional translations
placer
présenter commeDans un contexte professionnel ou médiatique.
Synonyms
place
locate
set
arrange
deploy
situate
install
orient
positionadjective
UK
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "position paper", "position statement").
de principeS'emploie surtout dans des expressions comme « position statement ».
The committee released a position statement on the new policy.
Le comité a publié une déclaration de principe sur la nouvelle politique.
Synonyms
positional
situated
located
placed

Definitions

positionnoun
A place where someone or something is located or has been put.
The position of the statue in the garden was perfect for catching the morning light.
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
She adjusted her position on the chair to get more comfortable.
A job or role within an organization or company.
He applied for the position of marketing manager at the new firm.
A person's point of view or attitude towards something.
Her position on environmental issues is well-known and respected.
The rank or status of someone in a particular context.
He held a high position in the government.
The location of an item in a sequence or series.
The book was found in the third position on the shelf.
An amount of a particular security, asset, or commodity held by an investor, trader, or institution.
The fund increased its position in renewable energy stocks.
A manner in which a person's body is arranged; posture.
Maintain an upright position to avoid back pain.
The arrangement of pieces or elements on a board or field at a particular moment in a game such as chess.
After each move, she paused to evaluate the position on the chessboard.
positionverb
To place or arrange something in a particular spot or orientation.
She positioned the vase in the center of the table.
To put someone or something in a particular role or situation.
The company positioned him as the new team leader.
To adjust or align something in a strategic or advantageous way.
The marketing team positioned the product to appeal to younger consumers.
positionadjective
Relating to or concerned with position, especially when used before another noun.
The committee released a position statement on the new policy.
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