posicionar
verb
Senses
- 1.
to position, to place
To put something or someone in a particular position or location
- 2.
to position oneself, to take a stance
To express one's opinion or adopt a particular viewpoint on an issue (reflexive)
- 3.
to rank, to be positioned
To occupy a certain place in a ranking or hierarchy
Examples
"O técnico posicionou os jogadores em campo antes do início da partida."
The coach positioned the players on the field before the start of the match.
"A empresa se posicionou contra as novas regulamentações do governo."
The company took a stance against the new government regulations.
"Nosso produto se posicionou em terceiro lugar no mercado nacional."
Our product ranked third in the national market.
Usage
Very common in business, marketing, and sports contexts. Frequently used reflexively (posicionar-se) when referring to taking a stance or expressing an opinion. In digital marketing, commonly used for SEO positioning (e.g., "posicionar bem no Google").
Conjugation
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