situation

noun

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs. synonym: state.

noun

A critical, problematic, or striking set of circumstances.

noun

The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

noun

Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.

noun

A position of employment; a post.

noun

Local position; location.

noun

The place which a person or thing occupies.

noun

Position with reference to circumstances; set of relations; condition; state.

noun

A group of circumstances; a posture of affairs; specifically, in theatrical art, a crisis or critical point in the action of a play.