English > situation: 5 senses > noun 3, stateMeaning | A complex or critical or unusual difficulty. |
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Examples | - "the dangerous situation developed suddenly"
- "that's quite a situation"
- "no human situation is simple"
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Narrower | Mexican standoff | A situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner |
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conflict of interest | A situation in which a public official's decisions are influenced by the official's personal interests |
crisis | An unstable / unstable situation of extreme / extreme danger or difficulty |
crunch | A critical situation that arises because of a shortage / shortage (as a shortage / shortage of time or money or resources) |
deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstill | A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible |
hornet's nest, hornets' nest | A highly contentious or hazardous situation |
hot potato | A difficult situation |
how-do-you-do, how-d'ye-do | An awkward situation |
imbroglio, embroilment | An intricate and confusing / confusing interpersonal or political situation |
nightmare, incubus | A situation resembling a terrifying dream |
no-win situation | A situation in which a favorable outcome is impossible |
pass, strait, straits | A bad or difficult situation or state of affairs |
purgatory | A temporary condition of torment / torment or suffering / suffering / suffering |
quicksand | A treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy |
swamp | A situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables |
time bomb, ticking bomb | A problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed |
tinderbox | A dangerous state of affairs |
urgency | An urgent situation calling for prompt action |
Broader | difficulty | A condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome |
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English > situation: 5 senses > noun 5, actMeaning | A job in an organization. |
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Synonyms | position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place |
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Narrower | academicianship | The position of member of an honorary academy / academy / academy / academy |
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accountantship | The position of accountant |
admiralty | The office of admiral |
ambassadorship | The post of ambassador |
apostleship | The position of apostle |
apprenticeship | The position of apprentice |
associateship | The position of associate (as in an office or academy / academy / academy / academy) |
attorneyship | The position of attorney |
bailiffship | The office of bailiff |
baronetage | The state of a baronet |
bishopry, episcopate | The office and dignity of a bishop |
cadetship | The position of cadet |
caliphate | The office of a caliph |
captainship, captaincy | The post of captain / captain / captain / captain / captain |
cardinalship, cardinalate | The office of cardinal |
chairmanship | The position of chairman |
chancellorship | The office of chancellor |
chaplaincy, chaplainship | The position of chaplain |
chieftaincy, chieftainship | The position of chieftain |
clerkship | The job of clerk |
commandership, commandery | The position or office of commander |
comptrollership | The position of comptroller |
consulship | The post of consul |
controllership | The position of controller |
councillorship, councilorship | The position of council member |
counselorship, counsellorship | The position of counselor / counselor / counselor |
curacy | The position of a curate |
curatorship | The position of curator |
custodianship | The position of custodian |
deanship, deanery | The position or office of a dean |
directorship | The position of a director / director of a business concern |
discipleship | The position of disciple |
editorship | The position of editor |
eldership | The office of elder |
emirate | The office of an emir |
fatherhood | The status of a father / father / father |
fatherhood | The status of a religious leader |
foremanship | The position of foreman |
generalship, generalcy | The office and authority of a general |
governorship | The office of governor |
headship | The position of head |
headship | The position of headmaster or headmistress |
hot seat | A difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism |
incumbency | The office of an incumbent |
inspectorship | The office of inspector |
instructorship | The position of instructor |
internship | The position of a medical intern |
judgeship, judicature | The position of judge |
khanate | The position of a khan |
lectureship | The post of lecturer |
legation, legateship | The post or office of legate |
legislatorship | The office of legislator |
librarianship | The position of librarian |
lieutenancy | The position of a lieutenant / lieutenant / lieutenant |
magistracy, magistrature | The position of magistrate |
managership | The position of manager / manager |
manhood | The status / status of being a man |
marshalship | The post of marshall |
mastership | The position of master / master |
mayoralty | The position of mayor |
messiahship | The position of messiah |
moderatorship | The position of moderator |
overlordship | The position of overlord |
pastorship, pastorate | The position of pastor |
peasanthood | The state of being a peasant / peasant |
plum | A highly desirable position or assignment |
praetorship | The office of praetor |
precentorship | The position of precentor |
preceptorship | The position of preceptor |
prefecture | The office of prefect |
prelacy, prelature | The office or station of a prelate |
premiership | The office of premier / premier |
presidency, presidentship | The office and function of president |
primateship | The office of primate |
principalship | The post of principal |
priorship | The office of prior |
proconsulship, proconsulate | The position of proconsul |
proctorship | The position of proctor |
professorship, chair | The position of professor |
protectorship | The position of protector |
public office | A position concerning the people as a whole |
rabbinate | The office or function of a rabbi |
receivership | The office of a receiver |
rectorship, rectorate | The office or station of a rector |
regency | The office of a regent |
residency | The position of physician who is receiving special / special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) |
rulership | The position of ruler |
sainthood | The status and dignity of a saint |
secretaryship | The position of secretary / secretary |
seigniory, seigneury, feudal lordship | The position and authority of a feudal lord |
senatorship | The office of senator |
sinecure | An office that involves minimal duties |
solicitorship | The position of solicitor |
speakership | The position of Speaker |
stewardship | The position of steward / steward / steward / steward |
studentship | The position of student |
teachership | The position of teacher |
thaneship | The position of thane / thane |
throne | The position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions |
treasurership | The position of treasurer |
tribuneship | The position of tribune |
trusteeship | The position of trustee |
vice-presidency | The office and function of a vice president |
viceroyship | The position of viceroy |
viziership | The position of vizier |
wardenship | The position of warden |
wardership | The position of warder |
womanhood | The status of a woman |
Broader | occupation, business, job, line of work, line | The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money |
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Spanish | cargo, lugar, oficina, posición, puesto |
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Catalan | càrrec, lloc, oficina, posició, situació |
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