assume the position
Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: to assume a given position.
Now in this case, if the suspended bar were acted upon solely by the north pole of the magnet, it would assume the position AB
position
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
noun 5verb 1
Collocations
72(noun.) place
ADJ
correct, exact | central | geographical | military, strategic | defensive
VERB + POSITION
take (up)
After the meeting started, the manager took up her position at the head of the table.
jostle for
The players jostled for position as the ball came down near the goal.
play
She plays a defensive position on the basketball team.
PREP
in ~
The ladder stayed firmly in position throughout the repair work.
into ~
The dancers moved into position as the music began to play.
out of ~
The goalkeeper was asked to play out of position during the match because of injuries.
ADJ
comfortable, uncomfortable | crouched, kneeling, sitting | sleeping | horizontal, vertical | foetal
VERB + POSITION
change
ADJ
business, economic, financial, legal | dominant, impregnable, strong | favourable, good, ideal, perfect | envious, invidious | competitive | precarious, vulnerable, weak | awkward, difficult, embarrassing, impossible | current, present | bargaining, negotiating
trading
Japan's strong trading position helped it become one of the world's largest exporters during the 1980s.
VERB + POSITION
achieve, attain, reach
After years of hard work, she finally reached a position of leadership in her company.
put sb in
When she asked me to choose between my two best friends, it put me in a difficult position.
strengthen
Winning that contract really strengthened our market position in the region.
PREP
in a/the ~
After the promotion, Sarah found herself in a position to make important decisions for the company.
~ of
(noun.) opinion
ADJ
extreme | ideological, philosophical, political, theoretical
official
The government announced its official position on the new tax policy yesterday.
VERB + POSITION
adopt, take | defend
PREP
~ on
My manager asked everyone to share their position on the new remote work policy.
(noun.) rank
ADJ
first, second, etc. | dominant, high, important, influential, pre-eminent
inferior, lowly
After failing the exam, he found himself in an inferior position compared to his classmates.
privileged, secure | social
VERB + POSITION
establish, gain, secure | hold, occupy
PREP
~ among/amongst
She has earned a strong position among the leading tech companies in the industry.
~ in
She finally secured a strong position in the company after years of hard work.
PHRASES
a position of authority/influence/power
(noun.) job
ADJ
full-time, part-time | key, responsible, senior | junior, menial | official | skilled | administrative, management, managerial
VERB + POSITION
have, hold, occupy | apply for | obtain | fill | offer sb | resign
PREP
in a/the ~
She worked in a senior position at the bank for many years before retiring.
~ in/within
She finally achieved her dream job position within the government after years of hard work.
~ of
He applied for the position of head chef at the new restaurant downtown.
(verb.)
ADV
firmly
The teacher firmly positioned the projector screen so all students could see the presentation clearly.
centrally
The new table was positioned centrally in the dining room so everyone could reach it easily.
carefully | correctly | wrongly | favourably, well
ideally, perfectly, uniquely
The new sports facility is ideally positioned between the school and the community center.
strategically
PREP
at, behind, between, in, in front of, near, on, etc.
The goalkeeper stood in position near the goal line, ready to make a save.
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