positionpositionpositionspositionedpositioningnoun1the place where somebody or something is: Can you show me the position of your village on the map? Is everyone in position (= in the right place)?2the way that somebody or something is sitting, standing, facing, etc.: She was still sitting in the same position when I came back. Keep the box in an upright position.3how things are at a certain time: He's in a difficult position – he hasn't got enough money to finish his studies.4a job: There have been over a hundred applications for the position of Sales Manager.