1. Unclear or uncertain positioning of objects, people, or concepts that can be interpreted in multiple ways
The ambiguous placements of the furniture in the room left visitors confused about the intended layout.
Os posicionamentos ambíguos do mobiliário na sala deixaram os visitantes confusos sobre o layout pretendido.
2. In linguistics or grammar, word or phrase positioning that creates multiple possible interpretations
The ambiguous placements of modifiers in the sentence made it difficult to understand the author's intent.
Os posicionamentos ambíguos dos modificadores na frase tornaram difícil entender a intenção do autor.
3. In employment or organizational context, job assignments or roles that lack clear definition or responsibility
The ambiguous placements of new employees in overlapping departments created confusion about reporting lines.
Os posicionamentos ambíguos dos novos funcionários em departamentos sobrepostos criaram confusão sobre linhas de reporte.