situation
noun [ C ]
uk/ˌsɪtjuˈeɪʃən/ usthe conditions that exist at a particular time and place:
Some dealers have taken advantage of the situation by adding £1,000 or more to the suggested retail price.
The airline did a good job of dealing with a very difficult situation.
economic/financial/political situation
the particular position of a building, business, city, etc.:
Florida's situation is ideal for making use of major sources of ocean power.
old-fashioned
a job
See also
Situations Vacant
Situations Wanted
special situation