Слово англійською: position

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Переклад position українською: поло́ження, пози́ція (розташува́ння), стано́вище, поса́да

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position

noun

/pəˈzɪʃn/

place

[countable] the place where somebody/something is located

Where would be the best position for the lights?
from a/your position From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour.
She looked down over the scene from a raised position.
in a position These plants will grow well in a sheltered position.
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake.

Synonyms placeplacesite ▪ area ▪ position ▪ point ▪ location ▪ scene ▪ spot ▪ venueThese are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where somebody/something is situated or happens.place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens:

This would be a good place for a picnic.

site the place where something, especially a building, is or will be located; a place where something happened or that is used for a particular purpose:

They’ve chosen a site for the new school.

area a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object:

the hotel reception area
Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.

position the place where a person or thing is located; the place where somebody/something is meant to be:

From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.

The position of somebody/something is often temporary: the place where somebody/something is at a particular time.point a particular place within an area, where something happens or is supposed to happen:

the point at which the river divides

location a place where something happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known:

The company is moving to a new location.

scene a place where something happens, especially something unpleasant:

the scene of the accident

spot a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where something particular happens:

The lake is one of the local beauty spots.

venue the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event.Patterns

at a place/site/position/point/location/scene/spot/venue
in a(n) place/area/position/location/venue
the place/site/point/location/spot/venue where…
the right place/site/position/location/spot/venue
a central site/position/location/venue
the/somebody’s/something’s exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot

[countable, uncountable] the place where somebody/something is meant to be; the correct place

He took up his position by the door.
in position Is everybody in position?
The dancers all got into position.
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin).

way somebody/something is placed

[countable, uncountable] the way in which somebody is sitting or standing, or the way in which something is arranged

a sitting/standing/kneeling position
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly.
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position.
in a… position Keep the box in an upright position.
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position.
She moved the seat into a reclining position.

see also lotus position, missionary position, recovery position

situation

[countable, usually singular] the situation that somebody is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do

The company's financial position is not certain.
The company hopes to maintain its position as market leader.
in your position What would you do in my position?
in a… position This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position.
This recent sale puts us in a strong position.
to be in a position of power/strength/authority
in a position to do something I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you.
You are in no position to complain.

Synonyms situationsituationcircumstances ▪ position ▪ conditions ▪ things ▪ the case ▪ state of affairsThese are all words for the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect the way things are.situation all the things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place:

the present economic situation

circumstances the facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action; the conditions of a person’s life, especially the money they have:

The ship sank in mysterious circumstances.

position the situation that somebody is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do:

She felt she was in a position of power.

conditions the circumstances in which people live, work or do things; the physical situation that affects how something happens:

We were forced to work outside in freezing conditions.

circumstances or conditions?Circumstances refers to somebody’s financial situation; conditions are things such as the quality and amount of food or shelter they have. The circumstances that affect an event are the facts surrounding it; the conditions that affect it are usually physical ones, such as the weather.things (rather informal) the general situation, as it affects somebody:

Hi, Jane! How are things?
Think things over before you decide.

the case the true situation:

If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff.

state of affairs a situation:

How did this unhappy state of affairs come about?

situation or state of affairs?State of affairs is mostly used with this. It is also used with adjectives describing how good or bad a situation is, such as happy, sorry, shocking, sad and unhappy, as well as those relating to time, such as present and current. Situation is much more frequent and is used in a wider variety of contexts.Patterns

in (a) particular situation/circumstances/position/state of affairs
the/somebody’s economic/financial/social situation/circumstances/position/conditions
(a/an) happy/unhappy situation/circumstances/position/state of affairs
to look at/review the situation/the circumstances/the conditions/things

opinion

[countable] an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject

She has made her position very clear.
to change/reconsider/shift your position
position on something the party’s position on education reforms
position that… My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children.

level of importance

[countable, uncountable] a person or organization’s level of importance when compared with others

the position of women in society
the company’s dominant position in the world market
Atkins occupies a remarkable position in the history of photography.
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her.

job

[countable] (formal) a job synonym post

He held a senior position in a large company.
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.
They are advertising for a clinic coordinator and hope to fill the position by June.
We need more women in leadership positions.

Synonyms jobjobposition ▪ post ▪ vacancy ▪ appointmentThese are all words for a position doing work for which you receive regular payment.job work for which you receive regular payment:

He’s trying to get a job in a bank.

position (rather formal) a job:

a senior position in a large corporation

job or position?Position usually refers to a particular job within an organization, especially at a high level, and is not usually used about jobs generally. It is also often used in job applications, descriptions and advertisements.post a job, especially an important one in a large organization:

a key post in the new government

vacancy a job that is available for somebody to do:

We have several vacancies for casual workers.

appointment (rather formal, especially British English) a job or position of responsibility:

This is a permanent appointment, requiring commitment and hard work.

Patterns

a permanent/temporary job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
a full-time/part-time job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
to have/have got a(n) job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
to apply for/fill a job/position/post/vacancy
to resign from/leave/quit a job/position/post

in race/competition

[countable] a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to others

United's 3–0 win moved them up to third position.

in sport

[countable] the place where somebody plays and the responsibilities they have in some team games

What position does he play?
Nakata had to play out of position when the defender was injured.

in war

[countable, usually plural] a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns

They attacked the enemy positions at dawn.
The defence stuck firmly to its position.

Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, from Latin positio(n-), from ponere ‘to place’. The current sense of the verb dates from the early 19th cent.

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