American English
/pʰəˈzɪ.ʃn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
the place where someone or something is, or where it is put
Practice out loudthe place where someone or something is, or where it is put
The position of the sun changes during the day.
Please return the chair to its original position.
change position · sitting position · correct position · find the right position
the position of + noun
be in + position
a job or role in a company or organization
She applied for a position at the hospital.
He holds a senior position in the company.
For a job, position is a more formal word than job.
apply for a position · open position · full-time position · senior position
apply for + a position
hold + a position + in + organization
what a person or group thinks or says about an issue
What is your position on remote work?
The mayor changed her position on the plan.
take a position · firm position · official position · political position
someone's position on + issue
take a position on + issue
the place and role a player has in a team or game
What position does she play?
He changed positions during the game.
play a position · starting position · defensive position · playing position
play + a position + on + a team
in the correct place or ready for an activity
The players are in position.
able or ready to do something
We are in a position to help.
not in the correct place for a task or game
The defender was out of position.