The Open Dictionary

situation

noun

UK/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of situation noun

  1. B1Countable

    the combination of circumstances and conditions at a specific time and place

    • the current economic/political situation

    • I found myself in a very tricky situation.

    • They discussed the complicated situation at the meeting.

  2. Countableold use

    a job or position of employment

    • He found a good situation as a manager in a large company.

  3. Countableformal

    the location or position of a place, such as a town or building

    • The hotel's situation is excellent, overlooking the ocean.