Collocation
hold a position
to have a particular job or role, especially an official or responsible one
Definition
'hold a position' is a common English collocation. to have a particular job or role, especially an official or responsible one
hold + a position
“To apply, you must currently hold a position in public service.”
Examples
- She holds a senior position in the finance department.
- He held a position on the board for three years.
- At the time, she was holding a position that required strict confidentiality.
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- Few people hold a position with that much responsibility so early in their careers.
- He has held a position in the company since it was founded.
- Only licensed professionals may hold a position of trust in this agency.
- She will hold a position in the new administration if the coalition wins.
- By policy, anyone who holds a position with direct reports must complete leadership training.
More verb + determiner + nouns
- make a decision to choose what to do after thinking about different options
- make a mistake to do something wrong or incorrectly
- join a meeting to enter and take part in a scheduled meeting, especially an online one
- make an excuse to invent or give a reason (often not true) to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake
- make a mess to create a dirty, untidy, or disorganized situation; to spill, scatter, or cause disorder