Question 1 · Quick check
position
CEFRA2
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
noun · verb
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The place where someone or something is located.
- 02
noun
A job or role in an organization.
Examples
Where would be the best position for the lights?
I understand your position perfectly.
At a glance
Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /poːˈziː.ʃən/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsA post of employment; a job.
A status or rank.
verb
Extra meaningTo put someone or something in a particular place.
More examples
In contextWhat position do you hold?
Chief of Staff is the second-highest position in the army.
My position on this issue is unchanged.
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Origin
noun
From Middle English posicioun, from Old French posicion, from Latin positiō (“a putting, position”), from positus (“placed, situated”), past participle of pōnō (“to place”); see ponent. Compare apposition, composition, deposition; see pose.