situation
/sɪtjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n
/ /sɪtʃʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n /noun
1A set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs: the situation between her and Jake had come to a head the political situation in Russia...
- If your thoughts are good and creative then you don't need to worry about the situations and circumstances.
- The worst of the economic crisis may be over, but the political situation is far from decided.
- On occasions I've been placed in situations I would consider dangerous.
Synonyms
circumstances, set of circumstances, state of affairs, affairs, state, condition, case;
predicament, plight
informal kettle of fish, ball game
2The location and surroundings of a place: the situation of the town is pleasant
Synonyms
location, place, position, spot, site, locality, locale;
setting, environment
Australian/New Zealand informal possy
technical locus
3 formal A position of employment; a job.
Synonyms
job, day job, post, position, place, appointment;
employment
informal berth
Australian informal grip
archaic employ
Phrases
situations vacant (or wanted)
Origin
Late Middle English (in sense 2): from French, or from medieval Latin situatio(n-), from situare 'to place' (see situate). Sense 1 dates from the early 18th century.