英和和英

the position above

A post falls vacant.

to vacate a post

a leisurely post

The post is vacant.

to be promoted to a higher position

A vacancy is filled.

to lower one's position

to secure a position―obtain a place―get a situation―get a berth

to occupy a position―hold a position―have a position

a position of superior status

the condition of a rank of being superior to one's own

to keep one's ground―keep one's footing

to throw up one's office―fling up one's situation

He holds a high position.

a person who is one's superior in one's job

The post is occupied.

the condition of being in an upper position

a stationary position

The posts are all occupied.

to throw up one's position―fling up one's situation

a rapid rise through the ranks

to contend for a position―try for a position

to be demoted

to assume a particular social position

the position of head

regain one's title

to procure one a position―secure one a position―find one a position―get one a berth

the action of threatening someone's position

to throw up one's office―fling up one's situation