vague positions
[/veɪɡ pəˈzɪʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: vague positions
posições vagas
1. Unclear, ambiguous, or poorly defined stances or locations on a particular issue, matter, or physical space
The politician took vague positions on healthcare reform, avoiding specific commitments.
O político adotou posições vagas sobre a reforma da saúde, evitando compromissos específicos.
2. Uncertain or imprecise job openings or employment roles lacking clear job descriptions or requirements
The company posted vague positions that didn't specify the actual responsibilities.
A empresa divulgou posições vagas que não especificavam as responsabilidades reais.
3. Ill-defined spatial locations or coordinates that lack precision or clarity
The GPS showed only vague positions for the missing hikers.
O GPS mostrava apenas posições vagas para os mochileiros desaparecidos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'vague positions' is commonly used in political discourse to criticize lack of transparency. In Brazil, this phrase frequently appears in debates about political accountability and transparency (transparência). In corporate culture, it's used to critique poorly designed job postings or unclear organizational structures.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy positions, fence-sitting
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