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safe position

[/seɪf pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: safe positions
posição segura
1. A location or stance that provides protection from harm, danger, or attack
The soldiers took a safe position behind the fortified wall.
Os soldados assumiram uma posição segura atrás da parede fortificada.
2. In sports or physical activities, a body position that minimizes injury risk
The lifeguard instructed swimmers to maintain a safe position while in the water.
O salva-vidas instruiu os nadadores a manterem uma posição segura na água.
3. A strategic or advantageous situation in business, politics, or negotiations
The company negotiated from a safe position of financial stability.
A empresa negociou a partir de uma posição segura de estabilidade financeira.
NYC Slang
safe spot
Synonyms
secure positionprotected positionsafe placeshelter
Antonyms
vulnerable positionexposed positionrisky positiondangerous situation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição segura
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
posição segura
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
posição segura
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it safe
in the clear
out of harm's way
on solid ground
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