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bottom position

[/ˈbɒtəm pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: bottom positions
posição inferior
1. The lowest place, rank, or level in a hierarchy, sequence, or physical arrangement
He started at the bottom position and worked his way up the company.
Ele começou na posição inferior e subiu na empresa.
2. In sports or competitions, the last place in standings or rankings
The team was in the bottom position of the league.
O time estava na posição inferior da liga.
3. In physical contexts, the lowest point or place
Put the heavy boxes in the bottom position of the shelf.
Coloque as caixas pesadas na posição inferior da prateleira.
Synonyms
lowest positionlast placefoot of the ladder
Antonyms
top positionhighest positionfirst place

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição inferior
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
posição de base
Sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
posição de base
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the bottom up
bottom of the barrel
bottom line
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