LEARNit Dictionary

position

noun
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
the place where somebody/something is located
موقعیت, محل, مکان
2
A2
the place where somebody/something is meant to be; the correct place
محل, مکان
He took up his position by the door.
Is everybody in position?
The dancers all got into position.
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position .
3
A2
the way in which somebody is sitting or standing, or the way in which something is arranged
وضعیت بدن, حالت, چگونگی قرارگیری, نحوه قرارگیری, طرز قرارگیری
a sitting/standing/kneeling position
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly.
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position.
Keep the box in an upright position.
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position.
She moved the seat into a reclining position.
see also lotus position, missionary position, recovery position
4
B1
the situation that somebody is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do
وضعیت, موقعیت, حالت, شرایط
The company's financial position is not certain.
The company hopes to maintain its position as market leader.
What would you do in my position?
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position.
This recent sale puts us in a strong position.
to be in a position of power/strength/authority
I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you.
You are in no position to complain.
5
B2
an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject
موضع, نظر, دیدگاه, نگرش, عقیده
She has made her position very clear.
to change/reconsider/shift your position
the party’s position on education reforms
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children.
6
B2
a person or organization’s level of importance when compared with others
مقام, رتبه, جایگاه, منزلت, شان
the position of women in society
the company’s dominant position in the world market
Atkins occupies a remarkable position in the history of photography.
Wealth and position were not important to her.
7
B2
a job
موقعیت شغلی, شغل, سمت, پست, جایگاه شغلی, منصب
He held a senior position in a large company.
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.
They are advertising for a clinic coordinator and hope to fill the position by June.
We need more women in leadership positions.
synonym post
8
a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to others
رتبه, جایگاه, مقام, رده
United's 3–0 win moved them up to third position.
see also pole position
9
the place where somebody plays and the responsibilities they have in some team games
پست
What position does he play?
Nakata had to play out of position when the defender was injured.
10
a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns
موضع, موضع جنگی, محل دفاعی
They attacked the enemy positions at dawn.
The defence stuck firmly to its position.
verb
B2
OPAL
1
to put somebody/something in a particular position
قرار دادن, جای دادن, موقعیت دادن
synonym place