Position

English Meaning

The state of being posited, or placed; the manner in which anything is placed; attitude; condition; as, a firm, an inclined, or an upright position.

1. A place or location.
2. The right or appropriate place: The bands are in position for the parade's start.
3. A strategic area occupied by members of a force: The troops took up positions along the river.
4. The way in which something is placed: the position of the clock's hands.
5. The arrangement of body parts; posture: a standing position.
6. An advantageous place or location: jockeys maneuvering for position.
7. A situation as it relates to the surrounding circumstances: in a position to bargain.
8. A point of view or attitude on a certain question: the mayor's position on taxes.
9. Social standing or status; rank.
10. A post of employment; a job.
11. Sports The area for which a particular player is responsible.
12. The arrangement of the pieces or cards at any particular time in a game such as chess, checkers, or bridge.
13. The act or process of positing.
14. A principle or proposition posited.
15. A commitment to buy or sell a given amount of securities or commodities.
16. The amount of securities or commodities held by a person, firm, or institution.
17. The ownership status of a person's or institution's investments.
18. To put in place or position.
19. To determine the position of; locate.