positions (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pəˈzɪʃənz/

Definition

A specific place or job where someone works or is situated.

Examples

• She applied for several open positions at the university.

• The soldier took up his position on the front line.

• He has held various positions in the company over the years.

How to Use positions

in a position to do something (prepositional phrase)

Having the opportunity or ability to do something. — "With her experience, she is in a good position to lead the project."

take up a position (phrasal verb)

To start a new job or to occupy a particular place. — "He will take up his new position as CEO next month."

change positions (collocation)

To move to a different place or job. — "The dancers had to change positions quickly during the performance."

Synonyms of positions

Words with a similar meaning to positions:

• roles
• jobs
• posts
• offices

Antonyms of positions

Words with the opposite meaning to positions:

• unemployment
• vacancies

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