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defensive
Adjective
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Defensive positions, weapons, plans, etc. are used to protect against attack.
China's growth puts Canadian employers in a defensive position.
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A defensive player tries to stop the other team from scoring.
A $ 10 million bonus, makes him the highest-paid defensive player in the .
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If someone is being defensive or on the defensive, they feel unsure about their position, and they try to show that they are right.
I don't know why she gets very defensive every time I ask about her job.
position
Noun
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The position of something is the place where the thing is.
The position of the table is two metres from the wall.
You're in my way. Please move to a different position.
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A post of employment; a job.
position
Verb
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If you position something somewhere, you put or move it there.
The players positioned themselves on the field.
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If you position something in a situation, you make changes so that it can work in that situation.
The company is now well positioned to take advantage of popularity of online music.