the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things:
Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are.
You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position.
[ C ] (in team sports) the part someone plays in a game, relating to the area of the field in which they mostly play:
I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play?
C1 [ C or U ] the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action: