position

The place where someone or something is.

• The map shows our position.
• Move the chair to a different position.
• Can you tell me the ship’s exact position?

How to use it: the position of something (Mark the position of the tree on the map.)

Similar words: location, place

Common phrases: exact position, position of something, change position

A job in a company or organization.

• The company has three positions available.
• She accepted a position as a nurse.
• Are you applying for the manager’s position?

How to use it: a position as something (She applied for a position as a teacher.); a position with/at something (He has a position with a local charity.)

Similar words: job, post

Common phrases: apply for position, position as something, permanent position

An opinion or attitude about an issue, especially one you state publicly.

• What is your position on this issue?
• The government has changed its position on housing.
• She took a firm position against the proposal.

How to use it: a position on something (What is your position on the proposed law?)

Similar words: stance, stand, view

Common phrases: position on something, take a position, official position

The level of importance or authority someone has in a group or society.

• He holds a high position in the army.
• Her social position gave her many advantages.
• They used their positions of power to help others.

How to use it: a position of something (She holds a position of great authority.)

Similar words: rank, status, standing

Common phrases: high position, position of power, social position

To put someone or something in a particular place or facing a particular way.

• Position the chair near the window.
• She positioned the camera above the door.
• The players positioned themselves around the goal.

How to use it: position someone/something + place expression (Position the lamp beside the chair.)

Similar words: place, put, locate

Common phrases: position something near, position a camera, position yourself

To prepare someone or something to succeed or gain an advantage in a particular situation.

• We positioned the company for growth.
• The training positions you to find better work.
• Their new strategy has positioned them well in the market.

How to use it: position someone/something to do something (The changes position us to compete internationally.); position someone/something for something (They positioned the business for future growth.)

Similar words: prepare

Common phrases: position for growth, position yourself well, position a company