pole positionnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈpəʊl pəˌzɪʃ.ən/us/ˈpoʊl pəˌzɪʃ.ən/the starting position on the inside of the front row in a motor race or similar racing competition, considered to be best and given to the competitor with the fastest time in the previous race:
Alonso is in pole position for today's Monaco Grand Prix.
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