position

Meaning

A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

a place where someone or something is located; a job or role; a particular way of thinking about something

A place, job, or status; the way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

Example Sentences

The team's position reflects consistent performance.

She applied for a position as a teacher at the local school.

She applied for a teaching position at the university.

Example Expressions

in a strong position

Synonyms

rank, placement, location, place, job, role, stance, post, situation

Entry 1

rank, placement

Entry 2

location, place, job, role, stance

Entry 3

role, job, post, situation, placement

Antonyms

displacement, chaos, unemployment, disorder, disadvantage

Entry 1

displacement, chaos

Entry 2

displacement, unemployment

Entry 3

unemployment, disorder, disadvantage

Collocations

position paper, senior position, geographical position, take a position, job position, official position, social position, strong position, managerial position

Entry 2

position paper, senior position, geographical position, take a position

Entry 3

job position, official position, social position, strong position, managerial position