held position
[/hɛld pəˈzɪʃən/]
noun/verb phrasepl: held positions
cargo ocupado / posição mantida
1. A job, role, or official post that someone occupied or maintained during a specific period
She held the position of CEO for ten years before retiring.
Ela ocupou o cargo de CEO por dez anos antes de se aposentar.
2. A defensive or tactical location that military forces maintained during conflict
The soldiers held their position against enemy attacks throughout the night.
Os soldados mantiveram sua posição contra os ataques inimigos a noite toda.
3. A financial investment or stake maintained in a portfolio
The investor held a large position in technology stocks.
O investidor mantinha uma grande posição em ações de tecnologia.
In Brazilian business culture, 'held position' (ocupava o cargo) is commonly used in CVs and formal professional discussions. In the United States, it's standard terminology in job applications and career narratives. Military usage is prominent in both cultures when discussing defensive operations or strategic holdings.
NYC Slang
held down a gig / had the job
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