Placement

the event of something being raised upward

the distance between an object or point and sea level

The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level.

the property of being close together

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

They made an arrangement to meet at the café later.

the act of getting rid of waste material

Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial to protect the environment and human health.

the action or process of planning or arranging the parts or design of something

The architect supervised the layout of the new housing project.

the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another

The artist created a striking image through the superposition of different colored layers of paint.

the specific location or position of someone or something

They were unsure of his whereabouts after he left the party early.

the area near or surrounding a particular place

There were no houses in the immediate vicinity of the old mansion.

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment.

the surrounding area or environment where something exists or operates

The quaint village and its beautiful environs attract many tourists each year.

a decorative border made of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often used to embellish clothing or accessories

the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions

a space between or inside things

the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

to alter the position, arrangement, or sequence of something

The teacher asked the students to transpose the sentences in logical order.

to replace the position or importance of something

The new technology quickly began to displace traditional methods of communication.

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

to bend downward or sag under the influence of gravity or due to lack of support or tension

The heavy curtains began to droop at the edges where they weren't properly supported.

to firmly and deeply fix something in something else

The artist decided to embed colorful gems into the sculpture to add a touch of sparkle.

to place or add something into a specific space or object

He decided to insert a key into the lock to open the door.

peace of mind

A vacation by the sea provided much-needed repose.

to place or fix something in a specific location

To secure the valuable artifact, the museum decided to deposit it in a high-security vault.

to rent a room or living space in someone else's residence, typically on a temporary basis

While studying abroad, she chose to lodge with a local family to experience the culture firsthand.

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly.

to establish one's place or position

to hang or swing loosely and freely, especially from one end or point

The keys dangled from her fingers as she walked down the hallway.

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

Crouch beside me so we can plan our next move.

a type of curtain that is long and thick

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

The experienced equestrian mounted the horse with ease, ready for a leisurely ride.

to temporarily put on hold a process or habit

The company decided to suspend production temporarily due to a supply chain issue.

the fleshy part at the side of a human or an animal between the ribs and the hip

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

The sparrow built its nest under the roof using twigs and grass.

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

a type of women's undergarment that shapes and supports the torso, hips, and abdomen

to cover one thing over another

The artist overlaid the canvas with a thin layer of primer before painting the landscape.

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

The construction crew worked diligently to erect a new office building in the city center.

to place or lay something over something else, typically to create a combined or layered effect

The architect superimposed the new building design onto the existing city skyline using computer software.

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

Right now, the cowboy is straddling the horse as he prepares for the rodeo event.

to place something in a particular position or setting

The architect decided to situate the building on the edge of the hill for a panoramic view.

situated next to or near something

The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop.

occurring without interruption, one after another, in a continuous sequence

The events happened on contiguous days, with no break between them.

not moving or changing position

He sat on a stationary bike, adjusting the settings before his workout.

remaining still, with no change in position

The static position of the statue gave it a sense of permanence in the park.

property consisting of houses and land

to separate someone or something from others

The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior.

far away in space or distant in position

The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail.

small in amount or number while also unevenly and thinly scattered

The vegetation on the hillside was sparse, with only a few bushes dotting the landscape.

at or to a great height, especially in the atmosphere or sky

The drone hovered aloft, collecting data from high above the trees.

related to the deepest or most central point within a physical context

The pearl lay nestled in the innermost chamber of the oyster shell.

relating to or characterized by position or placement, particularly in a physical or spatial sense

The positional relationship between the sun and the planets determines their orbits in the solar system.

extended or spread out over a wide area or surface

The eagle soared gracefully with its outspread wings, catching the warm currents of air.

to incline or tilt, creating an oblique or diagonal angle in a specified direction

The old tower had weathered many storms, causing it to slant slightly to the side.

located at the farthest point from the center or inside of something

The outermost layer of the atmosphere protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation.

able to be positioned opposite to something else, particularly hands or fingers that can grip and hold things well

Monkeys use their opposable thumbs to grab tree branches.

at, in, or to another place

The store was out of stock, so I had to look elsewhere for the product.

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

Using advanced technology, scientists were able to pinpoint the epicenter of the earthquake within a matter of seconds.

the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer