position1 nounposition2 verb
positionpo‧si‧tion1 /pəˈzɪʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 
WORD ORIGINposition1
Origin:
1300-1400 French, Latin positio, from positus, past participle of ponere ‘to put’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "What position do you play?" "Second base."
- Always look for the best person to fill any position, regardless of age, race, or gender.
- Bombs were dropped on the enemy position.
- Ed asked me to lie for him to help save his job, which put me in a very awkward position.
- Few rich people can really appreciate the position of the single mother living on welfare.
- Government forces destroyed military positions and captured enemy soldiers.
- He eventually became Lord Chancellor, the most powerful position in the British legal system.
- Her position in the company means that she is responsible for major financial decisions.
- I'm not sure what I'd do if I were in your position.
- I have an interview for a position at the university.
- In her position, I'm not sure what I'd do.
- It's difficult to determine the exact position of the plane.
- It's important that the Socialists clarify their position before the conference.
- Jessica moved to a position where she could see the stage better.
- Jonson is in third position after the first part of the competition.
- Make sure you are in a comfortable position before you start to drive.
- Mears has moved from fifth to fourth position.
- Pollock rose to the No. 2 position in the company, but found that the higher she rose, the less she liked her job.
- She takes the position that all asylum seekers should be made welcome.
- The company has a strong position in most international markets.
- Conspiracy theorists might guess that Brown has Polaroids of Wilson in a compromising position.
- If Cadbury buys Orangina, as appears likely, its position will be further enhanced.
- In Phoenix, several employees have even recommended that their positions be eliminated.
- Inflections, positions, and signpost words are the mainstay of syntax.
- No longer will some have power over others: positions of authority and the obedience they command will disappear.
- The position now depends on whether the period of exclusion which has been ordered is permanent, indefinite or fixed term.
- The enemy, aware of the strength of his position, simply sat still and waited for us.
- Then there's new positions I've been reading about, yaar.
THESAURUSdescribing someone’s position in an organization
used about someone who has an important position in an organization. Senior can also be used about someone who has a higher position than you in an organization: · a senior executive· She’s a senior partner in a law firm.· She is senior to me.
[only before noun] used, especially in job titles, about someone who has the most important or one of the most important positions in an organization: · Carole is the company’s chief financial officer.· He’s the chief economist at Hangseng Bank.
[only before noun] used about someone who has a high position in an organization such as the government, the army, or the police: · high-ranking government officials· a high-ranking police officer
[only before noun] used about someone who is very good, important, or successful in their job: · a top lawyer· He’s one of the president’s top aides.· top diplomats
used about someone who has a low position in an organization. Junior can also be used about someone who has a lower position than you in an organization: · a junior clerk· a junior doctor· His role as naval officer was junior to Nelson.
[only before noun] an assistant manager, director, editor etc has a position just below a manager etc: · He’s an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard University.· She became assistant director at the Belgrade Theatre.
Longman Language Activatoryour position or rank in an organization, company etc your job in an organization, company, or profession - use this to talk about how important someone is and how much responsibility they have: · Her position in the company means that she is responsible for major financial decisions.· He eventually became Lord Chancellor, the most powerful position in the British legal system.hold a position (=have a position): · Thorn holds one of the most senior positions in the Federal Bank.
all the jobs in an organization that are similar in importance and that pay similar amounts of money: · The company provides training for staff at all levels.· There are not many part-time workers in the middle and higher levels of management.
someone's position in an organization such as the army or police force: · Gang members wear clothes or decorations that show the member's rank.rank of: · He joined the Los Angeles police department and was eventually promoted to the rank of lieutenant.· Four of the boys in Boy Scout Troop 611 reached the rank of Eagle Scout.hold a rank (=have a rank): · The position of Secretary of State holds Cabinet rank.
someone's position within an organization or within society, based on how important they are considered to be: · The tribe buried their dead with ornaments or tools that showed the dead person's status.low/high status: · In the Middle Ages, priests and other religious figures had a very high status.gain/lose status: · She gained celebrity status with her publication of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."
someone's position within society or a particular area of activity, based on the respect and admiration that other people have for them: · Stefano's standing as an artist has improved over the past few years.· Graduates from certain colleges have a lower standing in the eyes of employers.· a man of standing and wealth
a system in which people have different positions in an organization, society etc, based on their level of importance: · Genotti was thought to be number two in the Sicilian Mafia hierarchy.· The school district reorganized the administrative hierarchy, which helped to save money.
to be in a high position in an organization, company, or list to be in a high position in an organization, company or list: · He works for NASA, fairly high up.be high up in: · Her father's quite high up in the company.· The reporter's sources were apparently high up in the government.
to have a high position in a list or table of the most successful or best teams, records etc: be high in/on on: · Pele is high on the list of the world's best footballers.be high in: · U2's new record is high in the charts.
to have the highest position in an organization, company, or list: · Women at the top often have to work harder than men.be at the top of: · The prizes will be awarded to 600 students who graduate at the top of their class.· The issue is at the top of the agenda.
to be in a higher position than someone else in a higher position than someone else in an organization or company: · It's not the staff that are the problem. It's the people above them.· The next person above him is the sales manager.
to be in a higher position than someone else in an organization or company: · Technically I'm senior to Smith, but we do more or less the same job.· The men said they had no problems taking orders from women senior to them in rank.
your superior in the organization you work for is the person who has a higher rank than you: · He failed to follow a direct order from his superior.· Women who have been harassed by male superiors often don't complain because they are afraid of losing their jobs.
also rank American to be in a higher position in an organization, especially the army: · Successful sales staff will outrank less successful workers, regardless of qualifications.· Because Barnett ranks him, they have to be discreet about their romance.
someone who has a high position a senior manager, official etc is one who has an important position in an organization or company: · He's a senior executive at Volkswagen.· a job in senior management· one of the country's most senior judges
: top manager/lawyer/executive etc someone who has one of the most powerful jobs in business, or one of the most important jobs in a profession: · The President met with top Korean businessmen.· a top fashion designer
: a high-ranking officer/official/member etc someone who has a high position in an organization like the police or army, or in a government department, but not in business: · A high-ranking State Department official was accused of selling secret information.· a high-ranking officer in the air force
: head waiter/chef/coach etc the most important waiter etc, who is in charge of the others: · Don Shula became the youngest head coach in NFL history.· The head counsellor commented that substance abuse was pervasive at the school.
to be in a low position in an organization, company, or list to be in a low position in an organization, company, or list: · He doesn't have any authority over you, he's fairly low down.be low down in: · At that time I was still fairly low down in the company.· Surprisingly, last year's champions are low down in the league table.
having a low position in an organization: · The scandal involved a number of low-ranking officials in the government.· None of the low-ranking members were allowed to vote at the society's meeting.
to be in the lowest position in an organization, company, or list: · Richard started out at the bottom of the firm and worked his way to the top.· The team is at the bottom of the league.· You will start at the bottom of the pay scale, but you can expect a raise after 12 months.· The band's single has been moving steadily towards the bottom of the charts this month.
informal if a person is at the bottom of the pile , they are in the lowest position in society, are badly treated, are given the worst jobs etc: · Immigrants have always been at the bottom of the pile for housing.· At the bottom of the pile are the runners, young boys who carry messages all day.
someone who is in a lower position than someone else a junior doctor, officer etc does not have as much power or responsibility as other doctors, officers etc, especially because he or she has not been in the job for very long: · She started work as a junior reporter on a local newspaper.· The most junior officers wore a red stripe on their sleeves.
: assistant manager/editor/principal etc someone whose job is just below the position of a manager, editor etc: · My mother is assistant principal at a school in Washington, D.C.· Noll, an assistant coach with the Colts, was hired by the Steelers as head coach.
someone who has a lower position and less authority than someone else in an organization: · Costello will have five direct subordinates.· The idea of being evaluated by subordinates makes some managers uneasy.
if people are under someone in authority, they work for that person and have a lower position: · She has at least 40 people under her at Shell.· Several of the employees under him complained of his bullying behavior.
to have someone as your manager: · McKellon will report to Alan Selles, the company's chairman.· Alan has five members of the production team reporting to him.
someone's position in a competition, race, list etc the numbered position of someone or something in a competition, race, list etc: position in: · Pollock rose to the No. 2 position in the company, but found that the higher she rose, the less she liked her job.· The company has a strong position in most international markets.first/fourth etc position: · Jonson is in third position after the first part of the competition.
the position that someone achieves, especially in a race or competition, based on how well they perform against the others taking part: · Manchester United go up two places after their win at Liverpool.first/third/eighth etc place: · The horse I was betting on finished in second place.take first/third etc placeBritish /get first/third etc place American (=win first etc place): · Victoria took first place in a national essay writing competition.
the numbered position of someone in a sport, especially based on their performance in the previous year: · The football team lost their No. 1 ranking as a result of the decision.world ranking: · At the end of this event, Davies is sure to have moved up a place in the world rankings.
to have a particular position in a competition, race, list etc to be in a particular position in a competition, race, list etc: · The name Michael always ranks high on the list of the most popular boys' names.rank somebody as first/fourth/eighth etc: · Volleyball Monthly ranked the team third in the nation. rank first/fourth/eighth etc: · Connell, a Canadian ranked 73rd in the world, won the third set.· Second-ranked Stanford beat the University of San Diego 103-68.rank among/as etc: · Sandoz ranks as one of the 10 largest drug companies in the world.be ranked first/fifth etc: · She was beaten by someone who was ranked only 200th in the world.
also come first/second British to be first, second etc in a competition or race: · Sandoz won, and Anderson was second.be first/second etc in: · Michael Johnson came first in the 400m final.
to have an advantage to have something that makes you more likely to succeed than other people: · The American team seemed to have all the advantages - better training, better facilities, and much better financial support.have an advantage over: · The winning boxer had an advantage over his opponent because he was several pounds heavier.
if someone is at an advantage , they have experience or qualities which make them more likely to succeed in doing something or more likely to do something well: · Students with a strong math background will be at an advantage next year when the statistics course starts.be at an advantage over: · Children have several advantages over adults when it comes to learning another language.distinct advantage (=definite advantage): · Mitchell's height gives him a distinct advantage over the other players.
British /the odds are stacked in somebody's favor American used to say that someone has a big advantage in a competition, election etc so that they are very likely to win: · Everyone knows that you can't win at gambling because the odds are stacked in the dealer's favour.· The odds were stacked in the Labour Party's favour, so it was a great surprise when they were not elected.
to have a big advantage over others in a particular activity, especially because you started doing it before them: have a head start on: · The British have a head start on many other countries in areas such as genetic engineering. give somebody a head start: · Sending your children to nursery school clearly gives them a head start.
to have all the qualities that are likely to make you succeed in whatever you decide to do: · She was bright and pretty and had everything going for her.· Barry had everything going for him -- charm, looks, intelligence, but still he was unemployed.
to have an advantage over others because you are young, have a lot of experience etc: · He is a strong player but his opponent will have youth on his side.· With knowledge of the company on her side, she was more likely to get the job than any of the external candidates.
to have all the advantages in a particular situation so that you can control what happens: · It seemed that he held all the cards and that there was nothing she could do but say 'yes'.
to have more power than someone, especially someone who is fighting against you or who does not agree with you, so that you are likely to defeat them: · Although the rebels control areas in the south, the government still has the upper hand. have the upper hand against: · Police finally have the upper hand against the drug dealers in the area.
to be in a position where you have an advantage over someone and are likely to win, especially in discussions to get something from them: · The government claims that as long as they have nuclear weapons, they can negotiate from a position of strength.· At the end of the war, the US was in a strong position to influence the future of Europe.
a job in a company or organization an important job in a company or organization, especially in an organization that moves its workers to different jobs: post of: · She has been offered the post of director of UNICEF.take up a post (=start doing a particular job): · When he took up his present post at the BBC he was only 23.teaching/government/director's etc post: · Environmentalists supported Murphy as the best candidate for the director's post.
a job at a particular level in a company or organization: position of: · We have decided to offer you the position of sales assistant starting next Monday.hold a position (=have a particular job): · What position did you hold at your previous company?fill a position (=to give someone a particular job): · Always look for the best person to fill any position, regardless of age, race, or gender.
formal if someone does something in a particular capacity , they do it because they have a particular job and it is part of that job: in somebody's capacity as something: · I'm here in my capacity as Union Representative.· In her capacity as war correspondent for ABC News, she has traveled all over the world.in an advisory legal/financial etc capacity: · He works for this firm in a legal capacity, giving advice on international law.
the official opinion of a person or group what a government, political party, or a person has decided to be their official or public opinion: · It's important that the Socialists clarify their position before the conference.position on: · We have made our position on disarmament perfectly clear.take a position: · She takes the position that all asylum seekers should be made welcome.
the publicly stated opinion of a political party, government etc, which all their members are supposed to agree with: party/government/official etc line: · The whip's job is to persuade members of his party to support the party line on issues that come before Congress.line on: · What's his line on abortion?take a line on something: · There was pressure for the President to take a tough line on welfare issues.
the publicly stated opinion of a person, group, newspaper etc towards something, especially a political matter: · The political stance of the paper means it is unlikely to report the affair in a balanced way.· The official stance is that the lottery money should be used for the arts and education.stance on: · His tough stance on crime appeals to voters.take a stance on something: · The council has taken a pro-growth, pro-business stance on development issues.
the publicly stated opinion of a person or group, especially when previously this may not have been clear: · Voters need to know where each candidate stands.where sb stands on: · Where do the Democrats stand on the issue of sanctions?
the exact place where something is or happens the exact place where something or someone is, especially in relation to other things or people: · Jessica moved to a position where she could see the stage better.· Bombs were dropped on the enemy position.· You can tell roughly what time it is by the sun's position.
a particular place on a line or on a surface, especially a place that is used for measuring distances, heights etc: · The river at this point is half a mile wide.· Soon they came to a point where the road divided.· Ward Hill, at over 700 feet, is the island's highest point.
the exact place where something is or happens: · People had left flowers at the spot where the police officer was killed.the exact/very/same etc spot: · The museum sits on the exact spot where gold was first discovered.· She agreed to meet him at the same spot the next evening.
written the exact place where something is or happens: · The exact location of the ship, which sank in 1857, is being kept secret.· A military spokesman would not reveal the exact location of the search area.· Molecular biologists have found the precise location of the gene.
to be in a very difficult situation informal to be in a difficult situation and not know what to do: · The team's owner is in a fix - he's spent a lot to improve the stadium, but ticket sales are still declining.· Wyck's business consists of helping, for a fee, computer owners who are in a technical fix.
to be in a very difficult or dangerous situation, when there is very little you can do to get out of it: · A mobile phone lets you reach help when you're in a tight spot.· O'Neill had been in tight corners before, but never as tight as this one.put somebody in a tight spot (=give someone a difficult problem): · Losing his job put them in a tight spot financially.
to have so many problems that there is not much hope that things will get better, especially as a result of past mistakes: · The previous manager had left the restaurant's affairs in a terrible mess.get into a mess: · How did you manage to get into this mess in the first place?somebody's life is a mess (=they have a lot of problems and seem unable to deal with them): · Her boyfriend left her and she lost her job - her life is just a mess at the moment.
to be in a difficult situation because whatever you do, you are likely to offend someone or make things worse: · I was in a difficult position, as I was being asked to confront a man who had much more power than I did.put somebody in a difficult/awkward position: · Clara was angry at Harry for putting her in such an awkward position.
to be in an extremely difficult situation, because whatever you do there will certainly be serious trouble: · I'm in an impossible position -- if I criticize him he may resign, but if I don't he'll end up ruining the whole project.put somebody in an impossible position: · By bringing his objections out into the open, the Chancellor has put the Prime Minister in an impossible position.
to be in a very difficult situation and not be able to decide what is the best thing for you to do: · I was in a quandary - I didn't know whether to tell the police or not.· The government has got itself into a quandary over the new tax -- if they abandon it they will be seen as weak, if they keep it they will be very unpopular.
to have very serious problems, especially financial ones, which could have very serious results: · The company is in dire financial straits.· The team is in such dire straits they've even considered selling their three best players.
spoken say this when you have had a series of problems and you feel that these problems will never end: · It's been one thing after another since I started renting out the place to students.· It's one thing after another with that stupid photocopier! What's wrong with it now?
your personal situation the situation you are in, for example how much money you earn, where you live, whether you are married or have children etc: · For most refugees, the situation is pretty hopeless.· In your situation, I would have done exactly the same thing.· The proper investment balance depends on each investor's situation.
your personal situation, for example how much money you earn, where you live, whether you are married or have children etc - used especially in official contexts: · The organization provides aid to people in desperate circumstances.· Please contact your Social Security office if there is any change in your circumstances.
the situation that someone is in, especially a difficult or embarrassing situation that restricts what they can do: · In her position, I'm not sure what I'd do.the position of somebody: · Few rich people can really appreciate the position of the single mother living on welfare.put somebody in an awkward/difficult/embarrassing etc position: · Ed asked me to lie for him to help save his job, which put me in a very awkward position.
a particular person's or group's situation - use this especially to compare one situation with others to show how they are similar or different: in somebody's case: · In my case, when I started teaching I enjoyed it right away.in the case of: · Doctors have often achieved amazing results, as in the case of 11-year-old Jason.case-by-case (=considering each person's situation separately): · 72-hour airport visas can be extended, but decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
especially written a very difficult, unpleasant, or dangerous situation that is difficult to escape from: · Roy was sympathetic to her plight and offered to help her look for her daughter.the plight of: · His chief concern is the plight of kids growing up in the ghettoes.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1adjectives
Williams abused his position as mayor to give jobs to his friends. Philip’s remarks put her in an awkward position (=made it difficult for her to know what to do). Most new artists and bands aren’t in a strong bargaining position. The doctor was found in a compromising position with a nurse (=having sex with her). The company has consolidated its position as the country’s leading gas supplier. its dominant position within the group a deeply entrenched belief in male superiority These developments leave the British government in an exposed position. Women fill 35% of senior management positions. Thank you for your letter. Unfortunately, the vacancy has already been filled. The UK should find another weapon to fill the same role. a large geographical area I’m in the happy position of not having to work. A couple of screws should hold it in place. She was the first woman to hold the office of Australian state premier. The governor had held the post since 1989. By innocently lying to detectives, she’d put herself in an invidious position. photographers jockeying for position at the bar the company’s precarious financial position Kylie feels fortunate to be in such a privileged position because of her successful TV career. The statue was in a prominent position outside the railway station. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant. His wife refused to accept a traditional subservient role. The headteacher takes up her duties in August. The runners are taking up their positions on the starting line. The party’s position looked unassailable. The constant criticism was beginning to undermine her confidence. Edward III was in a delicate and unenviable position. The scandal put the president in an untenable position. The country is in a weak position economically.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· She wriggled into a more comfortable position.
· My foot was in an awkward position.
· The priest rose from his kneeling position by the bed.
(=in which you are curled up like a baby before it is born)· I crawled into my bed and curled up in a foetal position.
verbs· He shifted his position to get a better view of the stage.
· She pulled herself into a sitting position.
formal (=move your body into a particular position)· The patient should adopt this position for five minutes every half hour.
(=stay in a position)· Pull in your tummy muscles and hold that position.
Meaning 2adjectives· A lot of people are in the same position.
· You can ask to be put in contact with others in a similar position.
(=a situation in which you have an advantage)· A victory tonight will put them in a very strong position to win the cup.
(=a situation that no one else is in)· Their close knowledge of the area places them in a unique position to advise on social policy.
· I was in the difficult position of having to choose between them.
(=a situation that other people would like to be in)· He is in the enviable position of not needing to work.
(=a very difficult situation)· She was furious with Guy for putting her in such an impossible position.
(=a situation in which you have a disadvantage)· Someone who is desperate to sell their house is in a weak position.
(=a situation in which you might be harmed)· Today we are in the vulnerable position of producing barely half our own food.
· The following statistics indicate the present position.
(=the situation from a legal point of view)· The legal position is far from clear.
· Has your financial position changed recently?
(=someone’s ability to bargain/negotiate)· The new law has strengthened workers' bargaining position.
verbs· We are in a good position to help.
· The refugee organizations now found themselves in a difficult position.
· It has taken two years to reach the position we are now in.
· I'm sorry if I put you in an awkward position.
(=give someone a bigger advantage)· People said that he used the conflict to strengthen his own position.
(=give someone a bigger disadvantage)· The prime minister's position had been weakened by allegations of financial mismanagement.
· By March, the Democrats' position had improved.
phrases (=a strong position)· By now they were negotiating from a position of strength.
Meaning 6verbs (=have an opinion)· We take the position that these changes are to be welcomed.
(=start having an opinion)· In 1898, the Church adopted its current position.
· Since then, the party has changed its position.
(=think again about it and perhaps change it)· The UN Secretary General urged the US to reconsider its position.
· Each of the next three speakers defended a different position.
adjectives (=one that a government or organization says officially that it has)· This was the French government’s official position.
· Few people hold this extreme position today.
(=one that is between two extreme positions)· They took a middle position, favouring decentralization but with some controls.
(=not supporting either side in an argument)· The US claimed that Jordan had abandoned its neutral position and sided with Iraq.
Meaning 7verbs (=have it)· She had previously held a senior position in another school.
· I decided to apply for the position of head teacher.
(=start doing a job)· Woods took up a new position as managing director of a company in Belfast.
· He left his position as Chief Conductor of the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra.
· She has resigned from her position as department secretary.
· They offered me the position of store manager.
(=find someone to do a job)· We are now seeking to fill some key positions in the company.
adjectives· Decision making is done by managers holding the most senior positions.
· I left school and was offered a junior position in a bank.
· It's a temporary position initially, for six months.
· He has no official position in the government.
Meaning 8phrases· Many used their positions of power for personal advantage.
· The media have an unrivalled position of influence.
· As a church leader, he was in a position of trust.
· Did you hold any positions of responsibility at school or university?
· She had risen to a position of leadership.
adjectives· The public expects the Royal Family to earn its privileged position.
· It's useful if you have friends in influential positions.
· Many leaders from that period are still in powerful positions in government.
· The firm achieved a dominant position in the world market.
verbs· Those who occupy positions of power do not want democracy.
(=keep the rank that you have)· High-status groups do all they can to maintain their positions.
· She can now use her position to do some good.
(=use your level or rank wrongly)· He abused his position as a doctor.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Williams abused his position as mayor to give jobs to his friends.· I’ve never been in a position of authority before.
Philip’s remarks put her in an awkward position (=made it difficult for her to know what to do). Most new artists and bands aren’t in a strong bargaining position.· Make sure the lid clicks firmly into place.
· When driving, make sure you are seated in a comfortable position.
(=have a good reason to complain)· If you feel you are bullied at work, you are certainly in a position to complain.
The doctor was found in a compromising position with a nurse (=having sex with her). formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job)
The company has consolidated its position as the country’s leading gas supplier. its dominant position within the group (=a place controlled by an enemy army)· General Hunt ordered an air strike on the enemy positions.
a deeply entrenched belief in male superiority· The satellite pictures showed the enemy’s exact location.
These developments leave the British government in an exposed position. Women fill 35% of senior management positions. Thank you for your letter. Unfortunately, the vacancy has already been filled. The UK should find another weapon to fill the same role. a large geographical area I’m in the happy position of not having to work. A couple of screws should hold it in place. She was the first woman to hold the office of Australian state premier. The governor had held the post since 1989.· He argued that capitalism requires some people to be kept in an inferior position in society.
By innocently lying to detectives, she’d put herself in an invidious position. photographers jockeying for position at the bar (=a job or role that gives someone power)· Many of them were using their positions of power for personal advantage.
the company’s precarious financial position Kylie feels fortunate to be in such a privileged position because of her successful TV career. The statue was in a prominent position outside the railway station. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant.· He later resigned his post as Minister of Energy.
(=a job in which people depend on you to tell them what they should do)· Before the age of 21 he had attained a position of responsibility in the factory.
(=change your opinion or attitude)· He spoke in favor of the bill, reversing his previous position.
· They have strengthened their position by their performance in the recent local elections.
His wife refused to accept a traditional subservient role. The headteacher takes up her duties in August. The runners are taking up their positions on the starting line. The party’s position looked unassailable. The constant criticism was beginning to undermine her confidence. Edward III was in a delicate and unenviable position. The scandal put the president in an untenable position. The country is in a weak position economically.· All this reinforces custody in a central position.· The Anatom has a removable orthopaedic footbed which locates the foot firmly in a central position.· You take your map in your hand and try to find the most central position - the town hall or post office.· It was very advantageous for Edward to have his brother in so central a position, adjacent to the Capetian demesne.· Having had a jinxed left back position it looks like we now have a jinxed central defender position!· From its central position perched high on the cliffs, it offers a breathtaking view across the Bay of Naples.· With adjustment, the essential feature was the fixed but adjustable exchange rate structure in which the dollar held a central position.· King's Cross is in a central position with easy access to the centre of London.
· This effect can be understood intuitively as a consequence of the perspective viewing of a surface from two slightly different positions.· The amplitudes for the different position values therefore all have equal squared moduli.· Although sympathetic to Lamarck, Geoffroy attacked Cuvier from a very different position.· The following incident, which is central to the plot, demonstrates their different positions.· I was fascinated by the nearly naked figures of ladies in different positions that were painted on it.· Between these two dividing-lines, different countries occupy different positions.· Christians may hold very different positions as to how far it is normative.· A more complex spiral develops if we chart the different position of the Sun at noon over the course of a year.
· The Commission was in a difficult position.· But officials say they are in the difficult position of having to implement a law they do not like.· Marian and Izz had seen Tess moving house with her family, and knew what a difficult position she was in.· Later, they spoke for the first time of the difficult position they found themselves in over the past few days.· Sunset Hiker, a winner last time, would be a live contender but a difficult trap position may prove a problem.· The need to target moderate independents has put Dole in a difficult position.· The band is also in a difficult position.· It seems that many people find this a difficult position to adhere to in a serious way.
· It may also be powerful between close relatives where one may be in a dominant position vis-à-vis the other.· With many browsers and server programs available, Netscape will lose its dominant position in the business.· The primates attained their dominant positions through a combination of military skill, physical prowess, and personal magnetism.· The dominant position these companies occupied in the economy was sufficient for their position to be questioned.· Dynamic competition to establish a dominant position may involve reducing costs, process innovation, and product innovation, which are welfare-enhancing.· A company in a dominant position which charges excessive prices for its products may be acting abusively.· Even a dominant firm will face rivals seeking to find a window of opportunity to chip away at the dominant position.
· The new government immediately announced a rigorous cost-cutting programme, claiming that the financial position was catastrophic.· In this precarious financial position, the party can hardly afford the restrictions on its fund-raising recently decreed by President Clinton.· Following the share sale, it will be in an extremely strong financial position, with no borrowings.· Summary of current applications and financial position Paper E 11.· I wondered about my financial position.· Leaders of the consortium are preparing for discussions with three potential partners in an effort to secure the colliery's financial position.· By 1938, the District achieved a balanced financial position and thereafter began to accumulate small credit balances.
· Parents denied local authority services may seek advice on their legal position.· Suppose, for sake of argument, that this is indeed the definitive legal position.· Anyway, apart from a few discrepancies, the legal position of women in El Salvador is pretty good.· The legal position of the City of Danzig was rather more explicit.· The Department of the Environment said it was looking at the legal position of local authorities wanting to control parties.· The other was the ability of Louis-Napoleon to make use of his legal position and his popularity with the masses.· That is exactly the legal position.· These two paragraphs provide a fairly bald summary of the legal position.
· The various devices used by the courts to maintain the present position will be discussed below.· What might have suited you when you started your present position may not satisfy you now.· The present position is a complete nuisance.· The person approached is usually not a job hunter but some one who is very successful in his or her present position.· She's a tough, single-minded lady who hasn't achieved her present position without treading on more than a few toes.· People despair at the prospect of having to remain in their present positions for another twenty years or so.· This should be the same size as the difference between the panel's present and final position.· Just think what that means to people who have an understanding of what is really their present position.
· Modern surveys have revealed the extent to which the public expects the Royal Family to earn its privileged position.· Men are in a very privileged position.· Of these five children two others also gave up their privileged positions in society to promote a new order.· The privileged position of the nobility seemed threatened, too, by the growing professionalization of the bureaucracy and the army.· Ministers were as anxious as their predecessors to preserve Britain's privileged position in the Western alliance.· Nizan occupied a privileged position in Sartre's life both intellectually and emotionally.· The idea of the state revolves around notions of its privileged position of power and rule.· This privileged position of an individual's wishes over the wishes of others also finds its expression in the concept of segat.
· The cars were painted khaki with the red cross in a prominent position.· Wexford found the lead, obligingly left by Sheila in a prominent position on top of the refrigerator.· Now there is talk of recruiting blacks and Latinos, traditionally absent from the higher union ranks, to more prominent positions.· Falck's indifference to what is considered smart has cost him the more prominent position he once looked like occupying.· Further, public response to works in prominent positions is rarely commented on.· This year I bedded out a few of these house plants in a prominent position in the garden.· We have already alluded in Chapter 2 to the prominent position this occupied in earlier Chomskyan grammar.· Fire Precautions Instructions about what to do in case of fire are placed in prominent positions throughout your place of work.
· Precis writers and stenographers are in a similar position.· The State Bar found itself in a similar position during Gov.· In principle, this is very similar to the position of a computer hacker.· What do people in similar positions in comparable businesses in the industry earn?· Louis Rams, Young found himself in a similar position when cornerback Ryan McNeil picked off a 49er pass.· These place the parties in a similar position to an asset sale, namely needing the consent of a third party.· Matthew Lutz, 61, vice chairman and business development manager of Magnum, who held a similar position with Hunter.
· She jack-knifed into a sitting position and hastily surveyed their camp.· Maxim lifted him very gently to a sitting position.· She fell heavily, landing in a sitting position, bruising the base of her spine.· We are all propped-up in a sitting position, with pillows at back.· Anushkia Smyslov had bandaged Alex Bannen's head, and the physicist was propped in a sitting position against a workstation.· Painfully, Christine swung her legs to one side until she was in a sitting position.· He pulled himself into a sitting position on the chair and began to rub his calf vigorously.· She pushed herself up into a sitting position.
· Economic and social position, of course, can be important bases of political power, yet they are not the only ones.· In Hindi tum is used to address those younger than oneself or close friends or those in an inferior social position.· Relative social position and relative command of this skill became regularly associated.· The ranking of social positions as laid out by the Symbolic order is left behind.· For example, the Functionalist-based theories see crime and delinquency as a response to frustrations arising from lower social position and status.· But the nontechnical aspects of the profession received little attention, and nobody thought to address problems relating to social position.· Compared to mere jostling for social position, fighting for females is a very important matter indeed.· Funny: No longer did I feel restricted by monk or poor social position or the conservative Methodist Church.
· Further asset sales from breaking up ConsGold will put it in an even stronger position from which to launch further takeovers.· Thomas chose a strong position on a spur of Missionary Ridge...· Bougainville is in a strong position to demand concessions in the talks that will follow the accord.· The community broadcasters are in a stronger position than ever before to establish credibility at a nationwide level.· Though a like condition existed among the Federals, their numbers were still strong and their position on the field tactically promising.· Following the share sale, it will be in an extremely strong financial position, with no borrowings.· The defendant, through an insurance company, is often in a much stronger bargaining position than the plaintiff.
· It might seem, then, that the anti-realist is in a peculiarly weak position.· De Gaulle needed the Big Lie to help build up his otherwise weak position in the eyes of the allies.· Such a state of affairs provides the seller with a unique opportunity to exploit the relatively weak bargaining position of the investor.· A desperate seller is in a weak position.· Parliament, however, has a far weaker position.· Khrushchev was in the weaker position at home, since Eisenhower was almost immune to criticism, especially on military matters.· In fact the western Empire was probably in a much weaker position after 406 than the sources suggest.· The Bruins appear to have strengthened their weakest position, the secondary.
· However, the government will sometimes have more information or be in a better position to take a decision.· Those who saw them both play say Piper was better at every position except center field.· They collided, Hughes sensed McClair was in a better position to punish the error, but Laws recovered.· For these commodities, the seller is in a better position to shift the tax.· Similarly burial plots at seismic locations have been constructed by the use of seismic stratigraphy and correlation with adjacent well positions.· We will be in a better position to address these questions if we first pose a more specific one.· This would put the vendor in a better position than it would have otherwise been in had the sale not taken place.· The motor is also slightly more compact than the old models, resulting in a better hand-grip position on the back handle.
NOUN· Mansell dominated from pole position and never lost the lead, finishing nearly 10 seconds ahead of Williams team-mate, Riccardo Patrese.· Ongais' Lola-Menard is the one Scott Brayton qualified on the pole position.· It means Jim Courier retains the pole position he's held for all but 12 weeks of 1992.· He then joined forces with partner Moir to clinch the doubles encounter and retain pole position for the Brentwood club.· Saturday afternoon, Hunt earned himself pole position.· He competed in 51 World Championship races and started in pole position in 29 of them, winning 24.
VERB· The research then focuses specifically on the role of politics in changing the position of blacks.· But my attitude is the same as when I changed positions from catcher to second base.· Nurse the resident in a position in which he or she is most comfortable, and change that position frequently.· Either the 49ers would change their approach or Doleman and Barker would change their positions.· The sore, bruised, aching feeling makes him restless; always having to change position.· You've been a starter 12, 13 years, and it's time for you to change your position now.· Technological changes may change the position of translators.· The biggest facelift will be on offense, where six players have either left, retired or changed positions.
· But the commission did clarify Gloucester's position in one area of the north where it had previously been somewhat equivocal.· It had not been able to clarify its position on vital issues such as Punjab violence and communalism.· I and my colleagues understand the anxiety caused by uncertainties like this and will clarify the position as early as possible.· Therefore, I have raised an invoice for the tape, but will cancel it once we have clarified the position.· The establishment of the Accounting Standards Board has not clarified the position.· Can he clarify the position in relation to 15 Para and talk in terms of numbers rather than amalgamations?· It was now of the utmost importance for the Unionists to clarify their own position.
· It would seem logical that reassignment need only be considered in respect of positions for which the disabled employee is qualified.· To be considered for education administrator positions, workers must first prove themselves in their current jobs.· Since that was now clearly out of the question Peter decided to get himself away and consider his position.· This point of view forces you to consider peo-ple, position, and performance with a more inventive eye.· We shall consider the position further in the light of that report.· As the taxi-driver played the brake and accelerator game and jolted him through the dark London streets, Mark considered his position.· Tattersalls will consider its position as soon as the Chancellor's decision is definite.· Maybe have a walk down the fence line to consider our position and prepare ourselves for awkward questions.
· It was also a fight to consolidate his position within the insurgent camp.· During the 1970s, with two power stations in relatively peaceful operation, the Board consolidated its position on the Somerset coast.· Aung San was consolidating his overall position.· He may consolidate his position by entering into a merger of sorts with Carlton when the Government permits such tie-ups in 1994.· A broken spinnaker halyard put paid to Law's spirited last-minute effort, while Peters failed to consolidate his position.· The traditional governing class with deep roots in the landed aristocracy was gradually displaced as the Third Reich consolidated its position.· The prince himself was taken back to Northampton, where he remained while Gloucester consolidated his position.· Smith first showed the way to consolidate a winning position.
· Eagle currently has no finance director, and a person to fill this position is being actively sought.· Elections give newcomers the chance to unseat incumbents or to fill vacated positions.· The Vice-Chairman was unable to fill the vacant position so an interim administration was formed to take us to the next assembly.· Last fall, Kaczynski applied for a job at the Blackfoot Market, but Potter had already filled the position.· It informs them that others in society are more important and have a natural right to fill certain positions.· I participated in a national competition called to fill eight positions of associate professor in gastroenterology.· Not all groups feel the need to fill all of these positions.
· Even if you hold some position of great authority, you don't have to be solemn all the time.· Some assistant principals hold this position for several years to prepare for advancement to principal; others are career assistant principals.· We have to accept that the reality is that we are always already on the slope, holding a position.· He has worked at Scott's Express since 1991 and has held several positions.· Decision-making is not confined to managers holding the most senior positions.· Mayers has been with the company for 10 years and has held several positions.· However, with so many women holding important positions we prefer the use of Dear Sir or Madam.· We would hold these positions for a week while the instructors tried to drive us crazy and graded our reactions.
· In the fifth hour of play, Karpov was reduced to shuffling his king to and fro as Short steadily improved his position.· If his opponents were intent on overplaying their hand, it could only improve his position with the cardinal.· Instead, particular professions try to improve their individual staffing position.· This may also not be the best, but it is hard to see how Black can improve his position.· Our refining costs remain lower than those of the industry and we are taking steps to improve on this advantaged position.· Two accounting changes could help trusts improve their revenue positions.· This latest set of bonuses will do nothing to improve this position.· Serfs were tied to the land which they cultivated, with little opportunity of changing or improving their position.
· The controller can escape responsibility if he can maintain the position that the individual himself is in control.· According to him, greedy business people often looked to the government for help in maintaining their position.· Illegal activities often helped high-status groups maintain their positions.· Instead, they continue to maintain their position by holding the world to economic and military ransom.· From this point of view the professional-managerial class are likely to try to maintain their position by forming themselves into professions.· Watson, Thacker and Bradbury maintained their position and speed.· This, combined with widespread reproduction, helped maintain his position within the field of commercial art.· Most people run this stretch but we maintain our position by paddling.
· Stockport's second victory in four days at Edgeley Park moved them into second position in the Fourth Division.· Every man has moved into position and must remain silent and unobserved until the critical moment.· Don't try to move to the correct position too quickly.· It was moved to its present position between 1910 and 1912.· Like Castro himself, it has shown just enough flexibility to move away from untenable positions.· Later they move to a lateral position, with the woman applying squeeze control when required.· The stocky, pixie-faced minister realised he was unlikely to move beyond his middle-ranking position in the Tory hierarchy.
· The extremes, on both parameters, are comparatively rare; most of us occupy a position part-way along each.· So far his strategy seems to be working: although younger than William, he occupies a more responsible position.· Those who gave smoking up in later life occupy an intermediate position.· Do hearing people tend to occupy more influential positions in technology than do deaf people?· For many years teachers had occupied a somewhat ambiguous position.· Khotan also occupied a remarkably strategic position.· We have already seen that two sentences differing only in respect of cognitive synonyms occupying parallel syntactic positions are in general logically equivalent.· West Brom have promotion hopes of their own, having occupied a play-off position for most of the season.
· She shifted her position and adjusted the fine wool of her skirt over her bony knees.· To achieve electoral success, pragmatic parties might shift their position or expand the range of viewpoints they encompass.· She felt very tired and as she shifted position she detected an ache in her left hip.· Congressman Ashley from Toledo, Ohio, originally opposed including the counties but eventually shifted his position to get the bill passed.· Obtain as much information as you can about his argument, his willingness to shift from the present position.· There is a vast continuum between bureaucratic behavior and entrepreneurial behavior, and government can surely shift its position on that spectrum.· He shifted his position: he was beginning to feel stiff and achy.· There was some shifting of positions.
· Investment to both upgrade existing facilities and extend our range of services has therefore been made to strengthen our position.· The law specified only that the grants were to go to general-purpose local governments thus implicitly strengthening the position of elected officials.· That achievement has been rewarded by a further undisclosed but substantial injection of capital by Courtaulds to strengthen its position.· So instead you set out either to strengthen your position or to undermine his.· A series of important enactments more recently has confirmed and strengthened the position of auditors.· Paradoxically, what was potentially a threatening situation for Franco in fact strengthened his position.· Dynamius was making the most of the opportunities provided by the conflict to strengthen his own position.· The decision removed one of the rebels' principal grievances and was expected to strengthen Frelimo's position at the negotiating table.
· Other Western governments took a similar position.· The editorial also took the position that isolation would not eradicate the disease.· They then take up positions as if they were the people in the photograph.· The Clinton administration, though generally supporting open markets, had taken a neutral position on the banana question.· Rose returned alone soon after I took up my position.· Not only that, but I have brought you here to take a position of high importance in our government.· One measure he took to bolster his position was to marry Sigibert's widow, Brunhild.· The city attorney rarely takes a position on the legality of proposed ballot measures before they qualify.
· Various new findings have weakened the position of the sceptics on climate change.· Most observers believed that he caved in only because of his weakened political position due to the Watergate scandal.· These things weaken the position of the Black woman, and have been done deliberately.· Pilger had agreed but had apparently not realized how this weakened his position.· The weakening position can be traced back to the Hatfield crash last October, in which four people died.· This weakened his position as a symbol of the national struggle.· This omission certainly weakened his position during the struggle that lay ahead.· If Gaddafi survived, would it weaken or strengthen his position as leader?
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the missionary position
1way of standing/sitting etc [countable] the way someone is standing, sitting, or lying: - Maybe next year we'll be in a better position to buy a house.
- Once the loan is paid off, Jones will be in a position to run the casino himself.
- Only the governor is now in a position to stop the execution.
- We will have to run more tests before we are in a position to say whether the document is authentic or not.
- Well, given her appalling record, she's not in any position to criticize my work.
- When I've read the whole report I'll be in a better position to comment.
- In the case of the parents, they are unlikely to be in a position to make a rational judgement.
- More than a generation has passed since the child of a sitting president was in a position to apply to college.
- So few will ever be in a position to appreciate the magnitude of what has been lost.
- The proxy must be in a position to filter dangerous URLs and malformed commands.
- The strange metallic noises continued at intervals, whenever he was in a position to hear them.
- Then they'd be in a position to tell their parents what had happened.
- This is quite unreasonable as the pilot should always be in a position to recover and make a normal landing.
- We just happen to be in a position to do something about it.
- Besides, they are in no position to squander a little favorable scheduling.
- Despite the scale of the sector's misjudgments, the City is in no position to criticise.
- Divided élite leading the assault upon itself may be in no position to withstand the pressures of a restless population.
- I had relatives who took me in, but they were in no position to support me through school.
- Ian was in no position to disagree with her.
- Petitioner does not purport to have made, and is in no position to make, such findings.
- Ralph, though, was in no position to be picky.
- As they jockey for position, firms often adopt quite different strategies within the same industry.
- He stayed in the shadows as he passed the House of Mirrors with its queue stretching outside, everyone jostling for position.
- It's a spectacular sight, as the wildfowl jockey for position to grab the biggest beak or bill full of food.
- Pigeons there on the parapet opposite, squabbling, jostling for position.
- Satisfaction and horror jostle for position on his face.
- Teenage boys, like young bulls in a herd, often jockey for position and want to try out their own strength.
- The paper claims this represents a serious challenge to other Risc vendors jostling for position in the software arena.
- They're jockeying for position the moment they see the light at the end of the tunnel.
- By tilting bargaining power towards labour, it encouraged big pay claims.
- In a competitive market the bargaining power of the owner of a particular commodity is limited.
- Naturally this bargaining power was not constant.
- Such a state of affairs provides the seller with a unique opportunity to exploit the relatively weak bargaining position of the investor.
- The United States seemed to be withholding its signature to achieve increased bargaining power.
- Western bargaining power had been eliminated.
- With the conference at last on the calendar, the various countries began preparatory activities to enhance their bargaining positions.
- Yet the desire for protection and security and some measure of equality in bargaining power would not down.
- Now he walks on crutches and holds a responsible position with a magazine in New York.
- One or two had quite responsible positions in their employment.
- Or normally have had not less than three years' experience in a responsible position in an approved specialist field within the industry.
- So far his strategy seems to be working: although younger than William, he occupies a more responsible position.
- The five-year MEng honours degree course is for particularly able students who expect to assume responsible positions in industry immediately after graduation.
- What had those educated women in that church, many of them with responsible jobs in London, in common with that story?
- Yet Margaret holds a responsible position in marketing and is by no means untalented.
- Will the delegates please resume their seats?
- By the time Michele returned and resumed his seat she was sipping her wine, her plate almost empty.
- If your opponent interrupts you, resume your seat while he is speaking.
- Madame Olenska rose, wound it up and returned to the fire, but without resuming her seat.
- Mr Scott resumed his place, a look of quiet satisfaction on his face.
- They resumed their seats and Owen slipped away into a tide of music and colour.
- Winnie resumed her seat and her knitting.
- Both his coups began with a ruthless pre-emptive strike from a position of strength.
- Britain's experience with chemical weapons shows what can happen if we fail to negotiate from a position of strength.
- From that position of strength, he supervised the return of representative institutions.
- Johnson had steered himself into a position of strength from which to conduct his campaign in the election of 1964.
- Not surprisingly princes were concerned to build up a position of strength during their fathers' lifetimes.
- You're in a position of strength as a potential client who is checking out the service on offer.
- At the end of the war, the U.S. was in a strong position to influence the future of Europe.
- After an uneasy eighteen months he was in a stronger position than any Conservative leader since Lord Salisbury.
- Bougainville is in a strong position to demand concessions in the talks that will follow the accord.
- In the float it raised £50m cash, so is in a strong position to make its move.
- Middlesbrough will be in a strong position if they take full advantage of games in hand.
- The community broadcasters are in a stronger position than ever before to establish credibility at a nationwide level.
- The military did not always get its own way but it was in a strong position.
- He called it a disgraceful situation for a man in a position of trust.
- In fact, around one-half of the cases can be identified solely from the headlines as persons abusing their positions of trust.
- You will be in a position of trust, both of you.
Lie in a comfortable position. Frankie shifted his position so that his knees would not become cramped.sitting/kneeling/standing position I struggled up into a sitting position.2situation [countable usually singular] the situation that someone is in, especially when this affects what they can and cannot do: I’m not sure what I would do if I were in your position.be in a position to do something Next week we will be in a much better position to comment.be in the position of doing something She is in the enviable position of having three job offers. You’re putting me in rather a difficult position.3place where somebody/something is [countable] the place where someone or something is, especially in relation to other objects and placesposition of the position of the sun in the sky Our hotel was in a superb central position near St Mark’s Square. the strategic position (=useful or important position) of Egypt in relation to the Arabian peninsula4correct place [countable, uncountable] the place where someone or something is needed or supposed to beinto position He pulled the ladder into position.in/out of position All parking signs have now been placed in position.5direction [countable] the direction in which an object is pointingvertical/upright/horizontal position Make sure the container remains in an upright position. She turned the switch to the ‘on’ position.► see thesaurus at place6opinion [countable] an opinion or judgment on a particular subject, especially the official opinion of a government, a political party, or someone in authority SYN attitudeposition on What’s the party’s position on tax reform? The principal took the position that the students didn’t need music classes. I hope you’ll reconsider your position.7job [countable] formal a jobsomebody’s position as something Bill took up his new position as Works Director in October.position of She has held the position of Chief Financial Officer since 1992. Bruce is thinking of applying for the position. I’m sorry, the position has been filled (=someone has been found to do the job).► see thesaurus at job8level/rank [countable, uncountable] someone’s or something’s level, authority, or importance in a society or organizationthe position of somebody the position of women in societyposition of power/authority/influence etc Many of his supporters used their positions of power for personal advantage. As a priest, he was in a position of trust.abuse your position as something (=use your authority wrongly)9be in a position to do something to be able to do something because you have the ability, money, or power to do it: When I know all the facts, I’ll be in a position to advise you.10be in no position to do something to be unable to do something because you do not have the ability, money, or power to do it: You’re unemployed and in no position to support a family. Ned says I’m always late? He’s in no position to talk (=should not criticize because he does the same thing).11race/competition [countable, uncountable] the place of someone or something in a race or competition in relation to the other people or things(in) 2nd/3rd/4th etc position Alesi finished in third position.12sports [countable] the area where someone plays in a sport, or the type of actions they are responsible for doing: What position do you play?13jockey/manoeuvre/jostle for position to try to get an advantage over other people who are all trying to succeed in doing the same thing: Firms adopt different strategies as they jockey for position.14army [countable usually plural] a place where an army has put soldiers, guns etc: an attack on the enemy positionsCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa comfortable position· She wriggled into a more comfortable position.an awkward position· My foot was in an awkward position.a sitting/kneeling/standing position· The priest rose from his kneeling position by the bed.a foetal position (=in which you are curled up like a baby before it is born)· I crawled into my bed and curled up in a foetal position.verbschange/shift your position· He shifted his position to get a better view of the stage.pull/drag/haul yourself into a position· She pulled herself into a sitting position.assume/adopt a position formal (=move your body into a particular position)· The patient should adopt this position for five minutes every half hour.hold a position (=stay in a position)· Pull in your tummy muscles and hold that position.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesthe same position· A lot of people are in the same position.a similar position· You can ask to be put in contact with others in a similar position.a strong/good position (=a situation in which you have an advantage)· A victory tonight will put them in a very strong position to win the cup.a unique position (=a situation that no one else is in)· Their close knowledge of the area places them in a unique position to advise on social policy.a difficult/awkward position· I was in the difficult position of having to choose between them.an enviable position (=a situation that other people would like to be in)· He is in the enviable position of not needing to work.an impossible position (=a very difficult situation)· She was furious with Guy for putting her in such an impossible position.a weak position (=a situation in which you have a disadvantage)· Someone who is desperate to sell their house is in a weak position.a vulnerable position (=a situation in which you might be harmed)· Today we are in the vulnerable position of producing barely half our own food.the present/current position· The following statistics indicate the present position.the legal position (=the situation from a legal point of view)· The legal position is far from clear.somebody’s financial position· Has your financial position changed recently?a bargaining/negotiating position (=someone’s ability to bargain/negotiate)· The new law has strengthened workers' bargaining position.verbsbe in a strong/weak etc position· We are in a good position to help.find yourself in a similar/awkward etc position· The refugee organizations now found themselves in a difficult position.reach a position· It has taken two years to reach the position we are now in.put/place somebody in a good/awkward etc position· I'm sorry if I put you in an awkward position.strengthen somebody’s position (=give someone a bigger advantage)· People said that he used the conflict to strengthen his own position.weaken somebody’s position (=give someone a bigger disadvantage)· The prime minister's position had been weakened by allegations of financial mismanagement.somebody’s position improves· By March, the Democrats' position had improved.phrasesa position of strength (=a strong position)· By now they were negotiating from a position of strength.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6verbstake/hold a position (=have an opinion)· We take the position that these changes are to be welcomed.adopt a position (=start having an opinion)· In 1898, the Church adopted its current position.change your position· Since then, the party has changed its position.reconsider your position (=think again about it and perhaps change it)· The UN Secretary General urged the US to reconsider its position.defend a position· Each of the next three speakers defended a different position.adjectivesan official position (=one that a government or organization says officially that it has)· This was the French government’s official position.an extreme position· Few people hold this extreme position today.a middle position (=one that is between two extreme positions)· They took a middle position, favouring decentralization but with some controls.a neutral position (=not supporting either side in an argument)· The US claimed that Jordan had abandoned its neutral position and sided with Iraq.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 7verbshold a position (=have it)· She had previously held a senior position in another school.apply for a position· I decided to apply for the position of head teacher.take up a position (=start doing a job)· Woods took up a new position as managing director of a company in Belfast.leave a position· He left his position as Chief Conductor of the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra.resign from a position· She has resigned from her position as department secretary.offer somebody a position· They offered me the position of store manager.fill a position (=find someone to do a job)· We are now seeking to fill some key positions in the company.adjectivesa senior position· Decision making is done by managers holding the most senior positions.a junior position· I left school and was offered a junior position in a bank.a permanent/temporary position· It's a temporary position initially, for six months.an official position· He has no official position in the government.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 8phrasesa position of power/authority· Many used their positions of power for personal advantage.a position of influence· The media have an unrivalled position of influence.a position of trust· As a church leader, he was in a position of trust.a position of responsibility· Did you hold any positions of responsibility at school or university?a position of leadership· She had risen to a position of leadership.adjectivesa privileged position· The public expects the Royal Family to earn its privileged position.an influential position· It's useful if you have friends in influential positions.a powerful position· Many leaders from that period are still in powerful positions in government.a dominant position· The firm achieved a dominant position in the world market.verbsoccupy a position· Those who occupy positions of power do not want democracy.maintain a position (=keep the rank that you have)· High-status groups do all they can to maintain their positions.use your position· She can now use her position to do some good.abuse your position (=use your level or rank wrongly)· He abused his position as a doctor.THESAURUS– Meaning 7describing someone’s position in an organizationsenior used about someone who has an important position in an organization. Senior can also be used about someone who has a higher position than you in an organization: · a senior executive· She’s a senior partner in a law firm.· She is senior to me.chief [only before noun] used, especially in job titles, about someone who has the most important or one of the most important positions in an organization: · Carole is the company’s chief financial officer.· He’s the chief economist at Hangseng Bank.high-ranking [only before noun] used about someone who has a high position in an organization such as the government, the army, or the police: · high-ranking government officials· a high-ranking police officertop [only before noun] used about someone who is very good, important, or successful in their job: · a top lawyer· He’s one of the president’s top aides.· top diplomatsjunior used about someone who has a low position in an organization. Junior can also be used about someone who has a lower position than you in an organization: · a junior clerk· a junior doctor· His role as naval officer was junior to Nelson.assistant [only before noun] an assistant manager, director, editor etc has a position just below a manager etc: · He’s an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard University.· She became assistant director at the Belgrade Theatre.position1 nounposition2 verb
positionposition2 ●○○ verb [transitive always + adverb/preposition] VERB TABLE
position
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | position |
| he, she, it | positions | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | positioned |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have positioned |
| he, she, it | has positioned | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had positioned |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will position |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have positioned |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am positioning |
| he, she, it | is positioning | |
| you, we, they | are positioning | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was positioning |
| you, we, they | were positioning | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been positioning |
| he, she, it | has been positioning | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been positioning |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be positioning |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been positioning |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Army units are to be positioned at all major installations including factories and power stations.
- Federal troops were positioned around the city.
- Make sure you position the wheel correctly before you tighten up the nuts.
- Nate positioned himself so he could keep an eye on the door.
- The French generals had positioned thousands of troops along the border.
- A nice goof is to hide it altogether by positioning your pointer on its top edge and dragging down.
- After their diagnostic procedure the colonoscope was positioned at site of infusion and a second blood sample collected.
- All the hotel's pleasant bedrooms are positioned to give a view of the lake.
- But B. J. Surhoff was positioned perfectly.
- He turned the chair around, positioning himself with his back to the window, and opened the book.
- I dragged over a gooseneck lamp and positioned it to best advantage.
- If you use a mirror in this way, be careful where you position it.
- Something lowered over him like glass, something seemed to be positioned between him and the world.
THESAURUS
to move something to a particular place: · I’ve put the wine in the fridge.· Where have you put my grey shirt?
to put something somewhere carefully: · ‘It’s beautiful,’ he said, placing it back on the shelf.
to put someone or something down carefully on a flat surface: · He laid all the money on the table.· She laid the baby on his bed.
to carefully put something in a suitable position: · Position the microphone to suit your height.· Troops were positioned around the city.
to put something somewhere with a quick movement: · He slipped his arm around her waist.· Carrie quickly slipped the money into her bag.
to put something into a space or container quickly or carelessly: · Shove anything you don’t want in that sack.· I’ve ironed those shirts so don’t just shove them in a drawer.
(also bung British English) informal to put something somewhere quickly or carelessly: · I stuck the address in my pocket and I can’t find it now.· Could you bung those clothes in the washing machine?
to put something down somewhere in a careless and untidy way: · Don’t just dump all your bags in the kitchen.· People shouldn’t dump rubbish at the side of the street.
informal to quickly put something somewhere, usually for a short time: · Pop it in the microwave for a minute.
literary to put something somewhere suddenly or forcefully: · ‘Hide it,’ he said, thrusting the watch into her hand.
(also dismiss formal) to make someone leave their job, especially because they have done something wrong: · He was fired for surfing the Internet during work time.· Harris was caught stealing, and was dismissed from his job.
British English informal to make someone leave their job, especially because they are not good at it, or because they have done something wrong: · Bates was sacked from his job after the team failed to win any games.· His boss gave him the sack for taking too much time off work.
to make a lot of workers, especially workers in a large factory or organization, leave their jobs, because there is not enough work for them to do, or not enough money to pay their wages: · 3000 car workers have been laid off at the factory in Cleveland.
British English to make someone leave their job because they are no longer needed: · 5 staff will be made redundant at the end of this month.
to make someone leave their job, Used by employers to avoid saying directly that they are getting rid of people: · We’ve had to let two members of staff go.
to make someone leave their job in the army, air force etc: · Grant had been discharged from the navy for threatening an officer.
to make someone leave their job in a way that makes it seem as if they have chosen to leave: · He had been eased out of office in an attempt to prevent a political crisis.
formal to make someone leave their job because they have done something wrong – used especially to avoid saying this directly, and also when the job is a powerful one: · The colonel and two other senior officers were relieved of their posts.
Longman Language Activatoryour position or rank in an organization, company etc your job in an organization, company, or profession - use this to talk about how important someone is and how much responsibility they have: · Her position in the company means that she is responsible for major financial decisions.· He eventually became Lord Chancellor, the most powerful position in the British legal system.hold a position (=have a position): · Thorn holds one of the most senior positions in the Federal Bank.
all the jobs in an organization that are similar in importance and that pay similar amounts of money: · The company provides training for staff at all levels.· There are not many part-time workers in the middle and higher levels of management.
someone's position in an organization such as the army or police force: · Gang members wear clothes or decorations that show the member's rank.rank of: · He joined the Los Angeles police department and was eventually promoted to the rank of lieutenant.· Four of the boys in Boy Scout Troop 611 reached the rank of Eagle Scout.hold a rank (=have a rank): · The position of Secretary of State holds Cabinet rank.
someone's position within an organization or within society, based on how important they are considered to be: · The tribe buried their dead with ornaments or tools that showed the dead person's status.low/high status: · In the Middle Ages, priests and other religious figures had a very high status.gain/lose status: · She gained celebrity status with her publication of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."
someone's position within society or a particular area of activity, based on the respect and admiration that other people have for them: · Stefano's standing as an artist has improved over the past few years.· Graduates from certain colleges have a lower standing in the eyes of employers.· a man of standing and wealth
a system in which people have different positions in an organization, society etc, based on their level of importance: · Genotti was thought to be number two in the Sicilian Mafia hierarchy.· The school district reorganized the administrative hierarchy, which helped to save money.
to be in a high position in an organization, company, or list to be in a high position in an organization, company or list: · He works for NASA, fairly high up.be high up in: · Her father's quite high up in the company.· The reporter's sources were apparently high up in the government.
to have a high position in a list or table of the most successful or best teams, records etc: be high in/on on: · Pele is high on the list of the world's best footballers.be high in: · U2's new record is high in the charts.
to have the highest position in an organization, company, or list: · Women at the top often have to work harder than men.be at the top of: · The prizes will be awarded to 600 students who graduate at the top of their class.· The issue is at the top of the agenda.
to be in a higher position than someone else in a higher position than someone else in an organization or company: · It's not the staff that are the problem. It's the people above them.· The next person above him is the sales manager.
to be in a higher position than someone else in an organization or company: · Technically I'm senior to Smith, but we do more or less the same job.· The men said they had no problems taking orders from women senior to them in rank.
your superior in the organization you work for is the person who has a higher rank than you: · He failed to follow a direct order from his superior.· Women who have been harassed by male superiors often don't complain because they are afraid of losing their jobs.
also rank American to be in a higher position in an organization, especially the army: · Successful sales staff will outrank less successful workers, regardless of qualifications.· Because Barnett ranks him, they have to be discreet about their romance.
someone who has a high position a senior manager, official etc is one who has an important position in an organization or company: · He's a senior executive at Volkswagen.· a job in senior management· one of the country's most senior judges
: top manager/lawyer/executive etc someone who has one of the most powerful jobs in business, or one of the most important jobs in a profession: · The President met with top Korean businessmen.· a top fashion designer
: a high-ranking officer/official/member etc someone who has a high position in an organization like the police or army, or in a government department, but not in business: · A high-ranking State Department official was accused of selling secret information.· a high-ranking officer in the air force
: head waiter/chef/coach etc the most important waiter etc, who is in charge of the others: · Don Shula became the youngest head coach in NFL history.· The head counsellor commented that substance abuse was pervasive at the school.
to be in a low position in an organization, company, or list to be in a low position in an organization, company, or list: · He doesn't have any authority over you, he's fairly low down.be low down in: · At that time I was still fairly low down in the company.· Surprisingly, last year's champions are low down in the league table.
having a low position in an organization: · The scandal involved a number of low-ranking officials in the government.· None of the low-ranking members were allowed to vote at the society's meeting.
to be in the lowest position in an organization, company, or list: · Richard started out at the bottom of the firm and worked his way to the top.· The team is at the bottom of the league.· You will start at the bottom of the pay scale, but you can expect a raise after 12 months.· The band's single has been moving steadily towards the bottom of the charts this month.
informal if a person is at the bottom of the pile , they are in the lowest position in society, are badly treated, are given the worst jobs etc: · Immigrants have always been at the bottom of the pile for housing.· At the bottom of the pile are the runners, young boys who carry messages all day.
someone who is in a lower position than someone else a junior doctor, officer etc does not have as much power or responsibility as other doctors, officers etc, especially because he or she has not been in the job for very long: · She started work as a junior reporter on a local newspaper.· The most junior officers wore a red stripe on their sleeves.
: assistant manager/editor/principal etc someone whose job is just below the position of a manager, editor etc: · My mother is assistant principal at a school in Washington, D.C.· Noll, an assistant coach with the Colts, was hired by the Steelers as head coach.
someone who has a lower position and less authority than someone else in an organization: · Costello will have five direct subordinates.· The idea of being evaluated by subordinates makes some managers uneasy.
if people are under someone in authority, they work for that person and have a lower position: · She has at least 40 people under her at Shell.· Several of the employees under him complained of his bullying behavior.
to have someone as your manager: · McKellon will report to Alan Selles, the company's chairman.· Alan has five members of the production team reporting to him.
someone's position in a competition, race, list etc the numbered position of someone or something in a competition, race, list etc: position in: · Pollock rose to the No. 2 position in the company, but found that the higher she rose, the less she liked her job.· The company has a strong position in most international markets.first/fourth etc position: · Jonson is in third position after the first part of the competition.
the position that someone achieves, especially in a race or competition, based on how well they perform against the others taking part: · Manchester United go up two places after their win at Liverpool.first/third/eighth etc place: · The horse I was betting on finished in second place.take first/third etc placeBritish /get first/third etc place American (=win first etc place): · Victoria took first place in a national essay writing competition.
the numbered position of someone in a sport, especially based on their performance in the previous year: · The football team lost their No. 1 ranking as a result of the decision.world ranking: · At the end of this event, Davies is sure to have moved up a place in the world rankings.
to have a particular position in a competition, race, list etc to be in a particular position in a competition, race, list etc: · The name Michael always ranks high on the list of the most popular boys' names.rank somebody as first/fourth/eighth etc: · Volleyball Monthly ranked the team third in the nation. rank first/fourth/eighth etc: · Connell, a Canadian ranked 73rd in the world, won the third set.· Second-ranked Stanford beat the University of San Diego 103-68.rank among/as etc: · Sandoz ranks as one of the 10 largest drug companies in the world.be ranked first/fifth etc: · She was beaten by someone who was ranked only 200th in the world.
also come first/second British to be first, second etc in a competition or race: · Sandoz won, and Anderson was second.be first/second etc in: · Michael Johnson came first in the 400m final.
to put something somewhere to move something to a place or position and leave it there: put something in/on/there etc: · Just put the bags on the table.· I can't remember where I put my keys.put something back (=put it in the place where it was before or where it should be): · I put the letter back in the envelope.put something away (=put it where it is usually kept): · It's time to put everything away now.put something down/put down something (=put something you are holding onto a surface): · She picked up a porcelain figurine and put it down again. put something up/put up something (=fasten something to a wall, ceiling, or in a high position): · I'm not allowed to put up any posters in my bedroom.
to carefully put something somewhere: place something on/in/over/there etc: · Every week someone comes and places fresh flowers on her grave.· Place some lemon slices on the fish before serving it.· Food is placed in a large cage, and when the animal enters, the door drops down.· Winters placed his hand on my arm, holding me back.
to put something in a place and not take it with you when you go: · Now, where did I leave my gym shoes?leave something in/on/on top of etc: · Just leave your umbrellas and things behind the door.· She had left all her personal belongings in the London apartment.leave something somewhere: · I'm sure I left my bag somewhere around here.
to put someone or something somewhere and never go back to get them, for example because you want to get rid of them or because you are unable to take them with you: · Retreating troops were told to abandon their weapons and run as fast as they could towards the beach.· A new-born baby was found abandoned on the steps of a hospital yesterday.
to carefully move something into the right position for a particular purpose: · Make sure you position the wheel correctly before you tighten up the nuts.· Federal troops were positioned around the city.
to put a bomb in a public place : plant something in/at/outside/nearby etc: · The two men planted the bomb outside Harrods department store in London.plant something in/on/there etc: · No rebel group has claimed responsibility for planting the explosives in the van.
to put something in someone's pocket, room, car etc in order to make them seem guilty of a crime: · It turned out the security services had planted the documents in his luggage.· He accused the police of planting evidence.
to put something on a surface, especially so that it is flat: lay something on/across something: · She unfolded the map and laid it on the table.lay something out/lay out something (=arrange something carefully on a surface): · Before you start packing, lay out all the clothes on the bed.lay something down/lay down something (=put something you are holding onto a surface): · Farley laid the gun down and surrendered.
to put down something big and heavy which you have been carrying - used especially in literature or stories: set something/it/them down: · They set the coffin down in front of the altar.set down something: · The movers brought in the dresser, which they set down against the wall.
to put something down - used especially when describing events in a formal or humorous way: · Aunt Augusta deposited the contents of her bag on the kitchen table.· After the lessons on the environment, children deposited much more litter in trash cans, rather than dropping it.
to put someone in a place: put somebody in/on/at etc · They put me in a room on my own and locked the door.· The photographer arranged the wedding guests, putting the smallest ones at the front.· Grandmother was getting too frail to live on her own, so we had to put her in an old people's home.
to put a soldier or police officer in a position where they will be able to guard a place or watch whoever is coming in or going out: · They have posted guards at every door to make sure no one enters the building.· Sentries are being posted outside all government buildings.
to put a group of soldiers or police officers in a particular place, especially so that they are ready to guard it: · The French generals had positioned thousands of troops along the border.· Army units are to be positioned at all major installations including factories and power stations.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Williams abused his position as mayor to give jobs to his friends. Philip’s remarks put her in an awkward position (=made it difficult for her to know what to do). Most new artists and bands aren’t in a strong bargaining position. The doctor was found in a compromising position with a nurse (=having sex with her). The company has consolidated its position as the country’s leading gas supplier. its dominant position within the group a deeply entrenched belief in male superiority These developments leave the British government in an exposed position. Women fill 35% of senior management positions. Thank you for your letter. Unfortunately, the vacancy has already been filled. The UK should find another weapon to fill the same role. a large geographical area I’m in the happy position of not having to work. A couple of screws should hold it in place. She was the first woman to hold the office of Australian state premier. The governor had held the post since 1989. By innocently lying to detectives, she’d put herself in an invidious position. photographers jockeying for position at the bar the company’s precarious financial position Kylie feels fortunate to be in such a privileged position because of her successful TV career. The statue was in a prominent position outside the railway station. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant. His wife refused to accept a traditional subservient role. The headteacher takes up her duties in August. The runners are taking up their positions on the starting line. The party’s position looked unassailable. The constant criticism was beginning to undermine her confidence. Edward III was in a delicate and unenviable position. The scandal put the president in an untenable position. The country is in a weak position economically.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
Williams abused his position as mayor to give jobs to his friends.· I’ve never been in a position of authority before.
Philip’s remarks put her in an awkward position (=made it difficult for her to know what to do). Most new artists and bands aren’t in a strong bargaining position.· Make sure the lid clicks firmly into place.
· When driving, make sure you are seated in a comfortable position.
(=have a good reason to complain)· If you feel you are bullied at work, you are certainly in a position to complain.
The doctor was found in a compromising position with a nurse (=having sex with her). formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job)
The company has consolidated its position as the country’s leading gas supplier. its dominant position within the group (=a place controlled by an enemy army)· General Hunt ordered an air strike on the enemy positions.
a deeply entrenched belief in male superiority· The satellite pictures showed the enemy’s exact location.
These developments leave the British government in an exposed position. Women fill 35% of senior management positions. Thank you for your letter. Unfortunately, the vacancy has already been filled. The UK should find another weapon to fill the same role. a large geographical area I’m in the happy position of not having to work. A couple of screws should hold it in place. She was the first woman to hold the office of Australian state premier. The governor had held the post since 1989.· He argued that capitalism requires some people to be kept in an inferior position in society.
By innocently lying to detectives, she’d put herself in an invidious position. photographers jockeying for position at the bar (=a job or role that gives someone power)· Many of them were using their positions of power for personal advantage.
the company’s precarious financial position Kylie feels fortunate to be in such a privileged position because of her successful TV career. The statue was in a prominent position outside the railway station. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant.· He later resigned his post as Minister of Energy.
(=a job in which people depend on you to tell them what they should do)· Before the age of 21 he had attained a position of responsibility in the factory.
(=change your opinion or attitude)· He spoke in favor of the bill, reversing his previous position.
· They have strengthened their position by their performance in the recent local elections.
His wife refused to accept a traditional subservient role. The headteacher takes up her duties in August. The runners are taking up their positions on the starting line. The party’s position looked unassailable. The constant criticism was beginning to undermine her confidence. Edward III was in a delicate and unenviable position. The scandal put the president in an untenable position. The country is in a weak position economically.· President Vladimir Putin is politically stronger, and better positioned to revamp the military.· No region is better positioned to garner a larger portion of this surging, high-wage employment than Southern California.· Homebuyers are also much better positioned if they are armed with a deposit of at least 25 per cent.· In fact, it was better positioned than ever for the world of deregulation and competition.· Analysts are debating who is better positioned to woo Catholics this fall.
· This ensures everything works, valves are correctly positioned and that all the necessary equipment is carried.· My chair with its high back and strong iron wheels is positioned correctly to catch the sun.· You will find that the paper is positioned correctly and will print without problems.· Always ensure that the choke chain is positioned correctly.
· Kirchberg is extremely well positioned for exploring the Tyrol, yet it remains unspoilt and reasonable priced.· The senator from Kansas appeared well positioned to take almost all the 362 delegates at stake in the seven states.· They are less interested in investment and retirement plans and are less well positioned to attract meaningful new clients than older lawyers.· From your current vantage point, you are well positioned to see how alcohol can get at these pain fibers.· Both are well positioned and the high-low well synchronised.· Here, Microsoft is well positioned with its Windows 95 operating system.· It is well positioned to deliver further improvements in its operating performance in both the short and the longer term.· Should the stock market take a big tumble anytime soon, at least one investor is well positioned to benefit.
NOUN· The company should then use the segments that it has defined as targets against which products may be positioned.· Spreckels manufactures and distributes a diversified line of materials for lifting and positioning products.· Research can help a company to position its product in the market.· These clusters are then used as targets against which products should be positioned.
· I always position myself on the side in which the rabbits hit the net.· The pin is often positioned on the right-hand side, just over a ridge which runs across the front of the green.· You will also find that the viewfinder eyepiece is positioned along the side of the camcorder body.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the missionary position
1to carefully put something in a particular position: - By tilting bargaining power towards labour, it encouraged big pay claims.
- In a competitive market the bargaining power of the owner of a particular commodity is limited.
- Naturally this bargaining power was not constant.
- Such a state of affairs provides the seller with a unique opportunity to exploit the relatively weak bargaining position of the investor.
- The United States seemed to be withholding its signature to achieve increased bargaining power.
- Western bargaining power had been eliminated.
- With the conference at last on the calendar, the various countries began preparatory activities to enhance their bargaining positions.
- Yet the desire for protection and security and some measure of equality in bargaining power would not down.
- Now he walks on crutches and holds a responsible position with a magazine in New York.
- One or two had quite responsible positions in their employment.
- Or normally have had not less than three years' experience in a responsible position in an approved specialist field within the industry.
- So far his strategy seems to be working: although younger than William, he occupies a more responsible position.
- The five-year MEng honours degree course is for particularly able students who expect to assume responsible positions in industry immediately after graduation.
- What had those educated women in that church, many of them with responsible jobs in London, in common with that story?
- Yet Margaret holds a responsible position in marketing and is by no means untalented.
- Will the delegates please resume their seats?
- By the time Michele returned and resumed his seat she was sipping her wine, her plate almost empty.
- If your opponent interrupts you, resume your seat while he is speaking.
- Madame Olenska rose, wound it up and returned to the fire, but without resuming her seat.
- Mr Scott resumed his place, a look of quiet satisfaction on his face.
- They resumed their seats and Owen slipped away into a tide of music and colour.
- Winnie resumed her seat and her knitting.
- Both his coups began with a ruthless pre-emptive strike from a position of strength.
- Britain's experience with chemical weapons shows what can happen if we fail to negotiate from a position of strength.
- From that position of strength, he supervised the return of representative institutions.
- Johnson had steered himself into a position of strength from which to conduct his campaign in the election of 1964.
- Not surprisingly princes were concerned to build up a position of strength during their fathers' lifetimes.
- You're in a position of strength as a potential client who is checking out the service on offer.
- At the end of the war, the U.S. was in a strong position to influence the future of Europe.
- After an uneasy eighteen months he was in a stronger position than any Conservative leader since Lord Salisbury.
- Bougainville is in a strong position to demand concessions in the talks that will follow the accord.
- In the float it raised £50m cash, so is in a strong position to make its move.
- Middlesbrough will be in a strong position if they take full advantage of games in hand.
- The community broadcasters are in a stronger position than ever before to establish credibility at a nationwide level.
- The military did not always get its own way but it was in a strong position.
- He called it a disgraceful situation for a man in a position of trust.
- In fact, around one-half of the cases can be identified solely from the headlines as persons abusing their positions of trust.
- You will be in a position of trust, both of you.
Position the cursor before the letter you want to delete.position yourself I positioned myself where I could see the door.► see thesaurus at put2be well/ideally/perfectly positioned to be in a situation in which you will be able to do something successfully: We are ideally positioned to take advantage of the growth in demand.