POSITION | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Position

Position

po·si·tion

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

the location where someone or something is placed, or the correct spot where they should be;

e.g. If I know his position, I can tell him how to reach the building. The vase was out of position and needed to be moved back into place.

(noun)

the particular posture, attitude, or way in which someone/something is oriented or arranged;

e.g. She shifted into a sitting position so that she wouldn't fall asleep. Turn the window latch to the locked position so that it can't be opened.

(noun)

a set of circumstances, a condition or position that affects one's ability to act, such as a person's status relative to others, especially in a competitive context;

e.g. He was put in the difficult position of having to choose which friend he would support. She finished the race in the second position and won a silver medal.

(noun)

a person's attitude or point of view on some matter;

e.g. They have an unpopular position on this issue.

(verb)

to arrange something in a particular way or to place it in a particular spot;

e.g. If you position your limbs so they are spread out, you will float better. I try to position the people in the photograph so that the taller ones are at the back.