1. to place or arrange something in a specific location or arrangement with care and softness, without force or abruptness
She positioned gently the vase on the shelf.
Ela posicionou delicadamente o vaso na prateleira.
2. to move something or someone into a desired location with tenderness and consideration
The nurse positioned gently the patient's pillow.
A enfermeira posicionou delicadamente o travesseiro do paciente.