situation

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The set of conditions or circumstances at a particular time and place.
    • She handled the difficult situation with great patience.
    • The weather situation is getting worse, so we should stay indoors.
    • We need to assess the situation before making a decision.
  2. A job or position of employment.
    • The company offered her a situation in their Paris office.
    • She is looking for a permanent situation in the healthcare field.
    • He found a new situation as a sales manager.
  3. A location or position relative to surroundings.
    • The hotel has a beautiful situation overlooking the lake.
    • They chose a quiet situation for their new home.
    • The situation of the castle on the hill made it easy to defend.
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