equal positions
[ˈiːkwəl pəˈzɪʃənz]
noun phrase
posições iguais
1. situations or standings where two or more parties have the same rank, authority, or status
Both candidates are in equal positions to win the election.
Ambos os candidatos estão em posições iguais para vencer a eleição.
2. in chess or games, board configurations where neither player has a significant advantage
After the exchange of pieces, both players found themselves in equal positions.
Após a troca de peças, ambos os jogadores se encontravam em posições iguais.
3. identical or equivalent placement or arrangement in space or hierarchy
The workers demanded equal positions within the company structure.
Os trabalhadores exigiram posições iguais na estrutura da empresa.
The phrase 'equal positions' is commonly used in Brazilian labor discourse when discussing workplace equality and fair treatment. In the USA, it's frequently used in political contexts regarding representation and opportunity. In Portugal, the term is often associated with EU-wide equality directives and workplace legislation.
NYC Slang
on the same level / level playing field
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