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situation
[sich-oo-ey-shuhn]
noun
manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment.
The situation of the house allowed for a beautiful view.
Synonyms:a place or locality.
condition; case; plight.
He is in a desperate situation.
the state of affairs; combination of circumstances.
The present international situation is dangerous.
a position or post of employment; job.
a state of affairs of special or critical significance in the course of a play, novel, etc.
Sociology.the aggregate of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors acting on an individual or group to condition behavioral patterns.
situation
/ ˌɪʊˈɪʃə /
noun
physical placement, esp with regard to the surroundings
state of affairs; combination of circumstances
a complex or critical state of affairs in a novel, play, etc
social or financial status, position, or circumstances
a position of employment; post
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- situational adjective
- situationally adverb
- ˌٳˈپDzԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of situation1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
He said the situation was fast-moving and there were ongoing discussions with allies, adding: "The constant message is de-escalate."
We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.
Walz said on X that authorities are "monitoring the situation closely" and he has activated a State Emergency Operations Center - used for managing disasters or emergencies.
Labour has zealously talked up its appetite to reform everything in sight, to respond to the gravity of the situation it inherited.
Those are symptoms of mass dissatisfaction with democracy’s effects on people’s everyday lives, and Fishkin’s work speaks directly to ways we might remedy the situation, and combat the dramatic rise of corrosive disinformation.
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