situation
/ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun A2- The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs. · The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.
- The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings. · The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.
- The place in which something is situated; a location.
- Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
- A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem. · Boss, we've got a situation here…
- An individual movie theater.
- An outfit, garment, or look. · She is working some sort of amazing burgundy chiffon situation with gold piping.
Plural situations
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I followed, however, with many other officers who were in the same situation as myself, and succeeded in reaching Candahar in safety, where I found my regiment, and at once entered upon my new duties.
Danglars alone was content and joyous—he had got rid of an enemy and made his own situation on the Pharaon secure.
At the present moment you thrill with the glamour of the situation and the anticipation of the hunt.
“My dear Watson, when I have exterminated that fourth egg I shall be ready to put you in touch with the whole situation.
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