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position

English → English

noun//pəˈzɪʃən//

(location) Position: the specific place where someone or something is located or arranged

The captain tracked the ship's exact position using a GPS navigation system.

(English) The captain tracked the ship's exact position using a GPS navigation system.

Please make sure the table is in the correct position before you start the presentation.

(English) Please make sure the table is in the correct position before you start the presentation.

verb//pəˈzɪʃən//

(placement) Position: to put someone or something in a particular place or arrangement

The soldiers were ordered to position themselves behind the stone wall for protection.

(English) The soldiers were ordered to position themselves behind the stone wall for protection.

The technician carefully positioned the satellite dish to receive a stronger signal.

(English) The technician carefully positioned the satellite dish to receive a stronger signal.

Entry ID: en:en:position · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary