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/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ 
| singular | situation |
| plural | situations |
- 1the set of conditions that exist at a particular time in a particular place
If the situation had been different, their plan might have succeeded.
concern about the current situation south of the border
as/if/when the situation arises (=when it happens):We’ll have to deal with overcrowding as the situation arises.
an economic/political/financial situation:The country is facing a very difficult economic situation.
social situation (=any event where you talk to or meet a lot of people):Social situations always make me nervous.
someone’s situation (=the conditions that affect their life at a particular time):What prospects are there for a person in his situation?
- We are in a situation where there are no real winners.
- In this work, the author is back on familiar territory.
- It was time for her to leave the family nest.
- I’ve felt at home since the moment I started work here.
- He carved out a niche for himself within the company.
- This is right up my street/alley.
- The park is a haven for tired shoppers.
- This town has always been a cultural desert.
- That part of the city is nothing but a concrete jungle.
- He spent many years in the political wilderness.
- This is a potential minefield for beginners.
- We have a very rocky road to travel.
- I’ve been caught between a rock and a hard place.
- We were left high and dry when they withdrew our funding.
- He’s in a tight spot.
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