position

posizione, ubicazione

Il luogo in cui si trova qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: the position of something (Mark the position of the tree on the map.)

Sinonimi: location, place

Espressioni comuni: exact position, position of something, change position

posto, incarico

Lavoro o incarico in un’azienda o organizzazione.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: job, post

Espressioni comuni: apply for position, position as something, permanent position

posizione, punto di vista

Opinione o atteggiamento su una questione, soprattutto quando viene espresso pubblicamente.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a position on something (What is your position on the proposed law?)

Sinonimi: stance, stand, view

Espressioni comuni: position on something, take a position, official position

rango, posizione, status

Livello di importanza o autorità di una persona in un gruppo o nella società.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a position of something (She holds a position of great authority.)

Sinonimi: rank, status, standing

Espressioni comuni: high position, position of power, social position

posizionare, collocare

Mettere qualcuno o qualcosa in un luogo preciso o rivolto in una certa direzione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: position someone/something + place expression (Position the lamp beside the chair.)

Sinonimi: place, put, locate

Espressioni comuni: position something near, position a camera, position yourself

preparare, posizionare

Preparare qualcuno o qualcosa a riuscire o ottenere un vantaggio in una certa situazione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: prepare

Espressioni comuni: position for growth, position yourself well, position a company