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be in a position to
/biː ɪn ə pəˈzɪʃən tuː/
have the ability or opportunity to do something
After completing the training, she was in a position to apply for senior roles.
She had the ability and qualifications to apply for senior roles.
formalinformal
To have the ability, opportunity, or capacity to do something
With his new degree, he is in a position to negotiate a higher salary.
His qualifications allow him to request a higher salary.
The company is in a position to expand internationally next year.
The company has the resources and capability to grow globally.
This phrase is often used in formal and professional contexts to indicate readiness or capability.
Collocations
be in a position to do somethinghave the ability or opportunity to do something
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
While this phrase is often used in formal contexts, it can also appear in informal speech when discussing someone's ability or opportunity.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Ensure the phrase is followed by an infinitive verb (e.g., 'to do something') to maintain grammatical correctness.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the literal meaning of 'position' (a state or condition) with the ability to act, emphasizing readiness or capability.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in professional and formal contexts to describe someone's ability or opportunity to take action. It can also imply a competitive advantage or favorable circumstances.
Word Breakdown
be
to exist or occur
verbin a position
in a state or condition
phraseto
indicates the ability or opportunity
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