neutral position
UK: ˈnjuːtrəl pəˈzɪʃən
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Definition of neutral position - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
politicsstance where no side in a dispute is supported
  • The committee tried to keep a neutral position in the argument.
2.
mechanicsTECH.setting of a control where machine power is not actively transmittedTECH.
  • Shift the lever into neutral position before starting the engine.
3.
postureTECH.natural alignment of body parts without extra tension or twistTECH.
  • The therapist showed her the neutral position for her neck.
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Expressions with neutral

neutral groundn.
area where opposing parties agree not to engage in conflict
The two leaders met on neutral ground to discuss peace terms..
meet on neutral territoryv.
gather in a place unbiased to all parties
The two companies agreed to meet on neutral territory.
neutral-coloredadj.
having a color that does not attract attention
She wore a neutral-colored dress to the event.
neutral-colouredadj.
having a color that does not attract attention
She wore a neutral-coloured dress to the event.
in neutraladv.
without taking sides or showing bias
She remained in neutral during the debate.
meet on neutral groundv.
come together in a place that is fair for everyone
Let's meet on neutral ground to talk about the problem.

Expressions with position

pole positionn.
advantageous starting point in any competition or activity
Her extensive experience gave her the pole position in the job race..
shotgun positionn.
front passenger seat in a vehicle
He called shotgun position for the road trip.
fallback positionn.
backup plan if the first fails
We need a fallback position in case this doesn't work.
false positionn.
situation where someone appears to be something they are not
His wealth put him in a false position among genuine entrepreneurs..
in a positionadj.
having the necessary ability or authority
She is in a position to make important decisions.
in no position toadj.
not having the ability or authority to do something
He is in no position to make demands.
cement one's positionv.
make one's status or role stronger
She worked hard to cement her position as team leader.
in pole positionadv.
in the leading or best position
She is in pole position to win the race.
put oneself in someone's positionv.
imagine being in another person's situation
Try to put yourself in the manager's position.
have a position at the tablev.
be included in important discussions
Minority groups must have a position at the table.

Terms related to neutral position

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Terms with neutral position included in their meaning

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nulladj.
neutrality
in a neutral position or setting

Examples of neutral position in a sentence

  • Journalists are expected to adopt a neutral position in their reporting.
  • Ensure the winch is in neutral position before attaching the cable.
  • The joystick has a spring-loaded neutral position between forward and reverse.
  • Keep your wrists in a neutral position while typing to avoid strain.
  • The yoga instructor corrected him until his spine returned to a neutral position.

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  1. French:position neutre, point mort, ...
  2. German:neutrale Position, Neutralstellung, ...
  3. Italian:posizione neutrale, posizione di folle, ...
  4. Spanish:posición neutral, posición neutra, ...
  5. Portuguese:posição neutra, ponto morto, ...
  6. Chinese:中立立场, 空挡位置, ...
  7. Japanese:中立的立場, ニュートラル位置, ...
  8. Arabic:مَوْقِفٌ مُحايِد, وَضْع حَيَادِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֶמְדָּה נֵיטְרָלִית, מַצָּב נֵיטְרָלִי, ...
  10. Russian:нейтральная позиция, нейтральное положение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нейтральна позиція, нейтральне положення, ...
  12. Hindi:तटस्थ रुख, न्यूट्रल स्थिति, ...

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