To hold a position



Example: They hold a position in the organization

Definition


"To hold a position" means to occupy or maintain a specific role, job, or status within an organization or group, often implying responsibility or authority associated with that role.

Translations


  • ocupar un cargo
  • een functie bekleden
  • ocupar un càrrec
  • occuper un poste
  • eine Position innehaben

Etymology


The phrase "to hold a position" combines the verb "hold," from Old English 'healdan,' meaning to grasp or keep, with "position," derived from Latin 'positio,' meaning placement or arrangement. Together, they express the concept of maintaining a particular place or role.