pole position

Definitions

1. The top qualifying position for a race, on the inside of the front row at the starting line.
   countable, uncountable
2. First place.
   broadly, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Smith once again enjoys the pole position.”

“The England manager and his players hardly deserve⟳ too much criticism after move⟳ into pole position in their group, but that comes with the caveat that there will be much sterner tests to come⟳ in the months ahead.”

“It has proven that Nexus can undertake⟳ big infrastructure projects, putting it firmly in pole position to undertake⟳ the reopening of the Leamside line to Washington. [Tyne and Wear⟳]”

CEFR level