position

Definitions

posit (place, the positus form of pōnere) + -ion (noun) = 'the result of placing' — where something has been put. From physical location the word spread to a place in an organization (a job position) and a place you take in an argument (your position on an issue).

Common Collocations

• 1.take a position采取立场
• 2.job position工作职位
• 3.in a strong position处于有利位置
• 4.position yourself为自己定位

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The runners took their positions at the starting line.

• 2.

  She applied for a senior position at the firm.

• 3.

  What's your position on remote work?

• 4.

  He positioned the camera to catch the sunrise.