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{ "term": "position", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the place where somebody/something is located", "sensetop": "from a/your positionin a position", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Where would be the best position for the lights?" }, { "text": "From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour.", "contextForm": "from a/your position" }, { "text": "She looked down over the scene from a raised position." }, { "text": "These plants will grow well in a sheltered position.", "contextForm": "in a position" }, { "text": "The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake." }, { "text": "Could you tell us your exact position please?" }, { "text": "Radars determine the aircraft's position." }, { "text": "This device tracks the ship's position and orientation." }, { "text": "Throughout the house, the position and size of each window is carefully calculated." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["correct", "exact", "central"], "verb + position": ["take", "take up", "jostle for"], "preposition": ["in position", "into position", "out of position"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the place where somebody/something is meant to be; the correct place", "sensetop": "in position", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He took up his position by the door." }, { "text": "Is everybody in position?", "contextForm": "in position" }, { "text": "The dancers all got into position." }, { "text": "She was learning to change her hand from first to third position *(= on the strings of a )." }, { "text": "Fix the pieces in position before gluing them together." }, { "text": "Hordes of journalists jostled for position outside the conference hall." }, { "text": "The guards took up their positions on either side of the door." }, { "text": "Two of his vertebrae had slipped out of position." }, { "text": "The players returned to their starting positions and began again." }, { "text": "The wall panels are hoisted into position by a crane." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["correct", "exact", "central"], "verb + position": ["take", "take up", "jostle for"], "preposition": ["in position", "into position", "out of position"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the way in which somebody is sitting or standing, or the way in which something is arranged", "sensetop": "in a… position", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a sitting/standing/kneeling position" }, { "text": "My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly." }, { "text": "The soldiers had to stand for hours without **changing position**." }, { "text": "Keep the box in an upright position.", "contextForm": "in a… position" }, { "text": "Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position." }, { "text": "She moved the seat into a reclining position." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["comfortable", "uncomfortable", "crouched"], "verb + position": ["assume", "change", "shift"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the situation that somebody is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do", "sensetop": "in your positionin a… positionin a position to do something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The company's **financial position** is not certain." }, { "text": "The company hopes to **maintain its position** as market leader." }, { "text": "What would you do in my position?", "contextForm": "in your position" }, { "text": "This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position.", "contextForm": "in a… position" }, { "text": "This recent sale puts us in a **strong position**." }, { "text": "to be in a **position of power/strength/authority**" }, { "text": "I'm afraid I am **not in a position** to help you.", "contextForm": "in a position to do something" }, { "text": "You are **in no position** to complain." }, { "text": "He left the club in a precarious financial position with debts of £36 million." }, { "text": "I was in the embarrassing position of having completely forgotten her name." }, { "text": "It has taken years to achieve the position we are now in." }, { "text": "It put me in an awkward position when he asked me to keep a secret." }, { "text": "Film has always had a dominant position in the entertainment industry." }, { "text": "She was put in the difficult position of having to betray her friends." }, { "text": "They are in a better position than most to understand his needs." }, { "text": "We are all in the same position." }, { "text": "As a teacher, you were in a position of trust." }, { "text": "I was in no position to judge them." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["business", "economic", "financial"], "verb + position": ["achieve", "attain", "reach"], "preposition": ["in a/the position", "position of"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject", "sensetop": "position on somethingposition that…", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She has made her position very clear." }, { "text": "to **change/reconsider/shift your position**" }, { "text": "the party’s position on education reforms", "contextForm": "position on something" }, { "text": "My parents always **took the position** that early nights meant healthy children.", "contextForm": "position that…" }, { "text": "The managing director was urged to reconsider his position on the takeover." }, { "text": "He took an extreme position on religious matters." }, { "text": "The country's official position is that there is no famine in the area." }, { "text": "The official position was that of refusing to talk to terrorists." }, { "text": "We take a strong position on artificial growth hormones in our cows." }, { "text": "She refuses to take a position on this controversial issue." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["extreme", "ideological", "philosophical"], "verb + position": ["adopt", "take", "defend"], "preposition": ["position on"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "a person or organization’s level of importance when compared with others", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the position of women in society" }, { "text": "the company’s dominant position in the world market" }, { "text": "Atkins **occupies a** remarkable **position** in the history of photography." }, { "text": "Wealth and position *(= high social status)* were not important to her." }, { "text": "They occupy a lowly position in society." }, { "text": "I'm afraid my position within the organization is not very high." }, { "text": "This latest novel confirms her pre-eminent position among today's writers." }, { "text": "His main aim is to improve his social position." }, { "text": "Their obvious desperation strengthens our bargaining position." }, { "text": "the trading position of the British economy" }, { "text": "the role and position of farm workers in our society" }, { "text": "This film consolidates his position as one of the most exciting directors in Europe." }, { "text": "The officials have abused their position by accepting bribes." }, { "text": "We are trying to improve our competitive position in a global market." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["first", "second", "etc."], "verb + position": ["establish", "gain", "secure"], "preposition": ["position among", "position in"], "phrases": [ "a position of authority", "a position of influence", "a position of power" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "a job", "labels": "(formal)especially British English", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He **held a** senior **position** in a large company." }, { "text": "I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director." }, { "text": "They are advertising for a clinic coordinator and hope to **fill the position** by June." }, { "text": "We need more women in **leadership positions**." }, { "text": "She has taken up a key position in our head office." }, { "text": "She was offered the position of general manager." }, { "text": "He's been promoted from his previous position as team coach." }, { "text": "Please tell us about your previous position, and what salary you earned." }, { "text": "She will assume the position of director next month." }, { "text": "We anticipate that this position will be made full-time shortly." }, { "text": "He resigned from his position of twenty years and started out on his own." }, { "text": "I have held positions of responsibility in several companies." } ], "synonyms": "post", "topics": ["Working life"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["full-time", "part-time", "current"], "verb + position": ["have", "hold", "occupy"], "preposition": ["in a/the position", "position at", "position in"] } }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to others", "examples": [ { "text": "United's 3–0 win moved them up to third position." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["correct", "exact", "central"], "verb + position": ["take", "take up", "jostle for"], "preposition": ["in position", "into position", "out of position"] } }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "the place where somebody plays and the responsibilities they have in some team games", "examples": [ { "text": "What position does he play?" }, { "text": "Nakata had to play out of position when the defender was injured." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["correct", "exact", "central"], "verb + position": ["take", "take up", "jostle for"], "preposition": ["in position", "into position", "out of position"] } }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns", "examples": [ { "text": "They attacked the enemy positions at dawn." }, { "text": "The defence stuck firmly to its position." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["correct", "exact", "central"], "verb + position": ["take", "take up", "jostle for"], "preposition": ["in position", "into position", "out of position"] } } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/pəˈzɪʃn/", "audio": "po/position/position__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/pəˈzɪʃn/", "audio": "po/position/position__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin positio(n-), from ponere ‘to place’. The current sense of the verb dates from the early 19th cent." }