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situationnoun [ C ]

uk ​ /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/ us ​ /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

B1 the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place:

the economic/political situation
Her news put me in a difficult situation.
"Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation."
I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises (= if/when/as it happens).

› old use a job:

My sister has a good situation as a teacher in the local school.

› formal the position of something, especially a town, building, etc.:

The house's situation in the river valley is perfect.

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(Definition of “situation” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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situationnoun [ C ]

us ​ /ˌsɪtʃ·uˈeɪ·ʃən/

› a condition or combination of conditions that exist at a particular time:

I was in a situation where I didn’t have cash handy.

(Definition of “situation” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

"situation" in Business English

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situationnoun [ C ]

uk ​ /ˌsɪtjuˈeɪʃən/ us ​

› the conditions that exist at a particular time and place:

Some dealers have taken advantage of the situation by adding £1,000 or more to the suggested retail price.
The airline did a good job of dealing with a very difficult situation.
economic/financial/political situation

› the particular position of a building, business, city, etc.:

Florida's situation is ideal for making use of major sources of ocean power.

› old-fashioned a job

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Situations Vacant
Situations Wanted
special situation

(Definition of “situation” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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situation

In light of the extremely serious situation developing before our very eyes, which may seriously deteriorate, we must assume our responsibilities and turn the tide of war.
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I am afraid, however, that the situation is still alarming and there is no time to lose: we still can and must do much more.
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Clearly, this situation will continue until we are in a new phase that offers brighter prospects, which is vital for new business and investment strategies.
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We are criticising ourselves by saying that the situation is as it is thanks to a certain amount of determination, whether we like that determination or not.
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Our current situation is really very difficult.
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In actual fact, we have a situation of impending rampant zoonosis: in other words, diseases can be transmitted from animal to human being.
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The situation is indeed alarming.
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We also need a situation where no one makes money from medicines, which are literally a matter of life and death, destined for poor countries.
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Unilateral establishment of financial perspectives is incompatible with this, even if it were understandable in the light of the situation on conclusion of the accession negotiations.
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We also support the need for an on-going review of the situation to ensure progress does not give rise to social or economic problems.
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