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A place where someone or something is located or has been put
“The device has been placed in a particular position to ensure maximum effectiveness in its output.”
A situation, especially as it affects one's power to act
“Any increase in costs, however small, could affect our financial position adversely.”
A person's point of view or attitude towards something
“Okalik would suggest that his position on the human rights law remained unchanged.”
High rank or social standing
“She felt that her social position had fallen after a falling out with the local aristocrats.”
A role performed as part of one's job
“After years of hard work, he was promoted to the position of manager at the company.”
A particular way in which something is placed or arranged
“The viewer seated below is able to visualize the position of the planets in relation to the stars.”
The position in which someone holds their body, such as when standing or sitting
“Tebitt sat in a strange body position in front of the Hawk's airlock.”
A position of advantage
“All of the political candidates were jockeying for position.”
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
A view or opinion that is held or expressed
An instruction, command, or role given to a person or group
An assertion, especially one maintained in argument
An established or official way of doing something
The way in which a person lives
An actual event, situation, or fact
Evidential information used in reporting or documentation
The posture of a part of the body, typically reflecting a person's feelings or intentions
A connected series of military fieldworks or defenses facing an enemy force
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
An official name, description, or title
A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment
Philosophy of a political party
Remote station
A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade
A strong position secured by an army inside enemy territory from which to advance or attack
The office or role of president
A series or scheme of stages or ranks
A set of beliefs or principles
The period during which an office or position is held
One's special interest or inclination
To position or place something in a particular place or spot
“She would position the utensils neatly on the dining table for each guest.”
To physically change the way something is as opposed to its original state
To point or aim something
Survey, map, locate using triangulation
To have a certain position within a group
To be or cause to be balanced or suspended in the air, on water, or on something else
To place something or someone in a particular context
To maneuver, manipulate or handle something in a skillful manner
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