{
    "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."
}