position
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /pəˈzɪʃn/US /pəˈzɪʃn/
Meaning
noun
the place where somebody/something is located
“Where would be the best position for the lights?”
verb
to put somebody/something in a particular position
“position somebody/something/yourself + adv./prep., She quickly positioned herself behind the desk.”
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