Meaning of well-positioned | Babel Free

Definitions

In an advantageous position.

Examples

“Obviously a thrust by the tankies over the ridge and through the minefield was just not on, there and then in broad daylight, a fact they appeared to recognise⟳. At that stage⟳ the Germans were well positioned to give⟳ them a warm reception with their powerful 88s and other artillery.”

“But whenever the female lays a clutch of eggs, the male is well positioned to fertilize them by releasing a spermic plume.”

“Petaluma is also well-positioned as a base⟳ for the current riches of the region. Think⟳ of this town as the hub of a pioneer’s wagon wheel, spokes stretching out in all directions to day trip⟳ points of interest⟳. West to Point⟳ Reyes National Seashore and Bodega Bay, north to the redwoods around Guerneville, east to wine country, and south for hiking on Mount⟳ Tamalpais or the houseboats and dockside fun of Sausalito, then just over Golden Gate bridge to the big city — all reachable within an hour, traffic-willing.”

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