position (EN)

noun, verb

noun “position”

1. a specific spot where something or someone is located
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   She marked the position of the treasure on the map.
2. the correct place where something or someone is meant be
   The teacher asked the students to get into position for the class photo.
3. a location where soldiers are placed during a battle
   The soldiers fortified their positions on the hill to prepare for the battle.
4. the arrangement or posture of how someone is sitting, standing
   She held the yoga pose in a standing position for several minutes.
5. a job or role at a company
   He applied for a position as a marketing manager at the new company.
6. a rank in the army
   Captain is a higher position than lieutenant in the army.
7. (in sports) the specific area and role a player is assigned during a game
   As a defender, your position is to stay near our goal and block the other team from scoring.
8. a place in a race or competition
   She finished the race in first position, beating all her competitors.
9. what someone believes or thinks about a particular issue
   Her position on climate change is very clear and firm.
10. (often preceded by "in") a condition that allows someone to do something
    Due to budget cuts, the library is not in a position to buy new books this year.
11. the total amount of stocks, bonds, or other assets that a person or organization owns
    She decided to increase her position in tech stocks, hoping for higher returns.
12. the arrangement of all the pieces in a chess game
    After ten moves, the position on the chessboard was very complex, with both players having strong attacks.
13. the seating order of players in a poker game, which can affect their strategy
    In poker, having a late position at the table can give you a strategic advantage.

verb “position”

1. to place something or someone in a particular spot
   He positioned the vase in the center of the table.
2. to prepare for a specific purpose or action
   The team is well positioned to win the championship after months of hard training.