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position

US /pəˈzɪʃən/

noun Foundation · A2 Nhân sự

Definition

the particular portion of space occupied by something

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

She applied for the sales manager position last month.

Word Family

NounNoun
position gốc positioner positioning
VerbVerb
position gốc posit
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • locationa point or extent in space
  • postthe position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
  • stancestanding posture

Collocations

  • Easy sit in a comfortable position
    to sit in a comfortable position, meaning to be seated
  • Medium apply for a managerial position
    to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding for a managerial position
  • Hard strengthen competitive market position
    to strengthen competitive market position, meaning to make strong or stronger
  • Very Hard jockey for position within the inner circle
    to jockey for position within the inner circle, meaning to defeat someone through trickery or deceit

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