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Definition of root position - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
musicTECH. chord with root as the lowest noteTECH.
- The C major chord is in root position.
- The song began with a chord in root position.
- Musicians often start with root position chords.
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Expressions with root
show strong sympathy or alignment with a side
She always roots for the underdog in any situation.
remove completely by pulling out from the ground
Farmers had to root up old trees to plant new crops.
grow roots into soil
The saplings will take root in a few weeks.
search for something in a casual way
She rooted about in her bag for the keys.
primary cause of all negative things
Some say money is the root of all evil.
points to the origin of a problem or situation
Poverty is often at the root of social issues.
in a way that uncovers the basic cause
The detective worked well to get to the root of the mystery.
search through things in a disorganized way
She rooted around in her bag for the keys.
cheer for someone or something
We root on the runners in the marathon.
remove or eliminate completely
The government aims to root out corruption.
search through items to find something specific
She rooted through her bag to find her keys.
most important part of a problem or situation
We need to find the root of the matter quickly.
begin to grow roots in the soil
The seedlings will strike root in a few days.
root of the ginger plant used in food or medicine
Ginger root is used in tea and cooking.
carbonated drink made from roots and herbs
I love drinking root beer on hot days.
primary reason for a problem or situation
The root cause of the failure was a faulty component.
underground stem of ginger plant used in cooking
She added root ginger to the stir-fry.
vegetable with an edible root or tuber
Carrots are a popular root vegetable.
sweet beverage of root beer with a scoop of ice cream
After dinner, we enjoyed a refreshing root beer float.
underground part of turmeric plant used in cooking
She added turmeric root to the curry for flavor.
dental procedure treating tooth pulp infection
She had root canal work to save her tooth.
identify and remove the cause of an infection
The team aimed to root out the infection in the hospital.
basic improvement in an organization or process
The company underwent a root reform to enhance efficiency.
celery grown for its thick edible root
Root celery is often used in soups and stews.
Expressions with position
advantageous starting point in any competition or activity
Her extensive experience gave her the pole position in the job race.
front passenger seat in a vehicle
He called shotgun position for the road trip.
backup plan if the first fails
We need a fallback position in case this doesn't work.
situation where someone appears to be something they are not
His wealth put him in a false position among genuine entrepreneurs.
having the necessary ability or authority
She is in a position to make important decisions.
not having the ability or authority to do something
He is in no position to make demands.
make one's status or role stronger
She worked hard to cement her position as team leader.
in the leading or best position
She is in pole position to win the race.
imagine being in another person's situation
Try to put yourself in the manager's position.
be included in important discussions
Minority groups must have a position at the table.
compete or maneuver to get a better position
The runners jockey for position at the start.
use skill to gain a better position
The drivers jockey manoeuvre for position in the final lap.
at the correct or intended place or arrangement
The players are now in position for the game.
the top spot in a ranking or competition
He finished the race in first position.
ranking or order after third
He finished in fourth position in the race.
feeling uneasy or distressed because of a situation or posture
She looked in an uncomfortable position during the meeting.
set so that power or function is stopped
Please leave the fan in the off position when you go.
important job or role in a group or company
She was promoted to a key position in the company.
not in the correct place or alignment
The defender was caught out of position during the counterattack.
cause someone to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed
You put me in an awkward position by asking that question.
physical arrangement during sexual intercourse
They tried a new sex position for more comfort.
ranking third in a sequence or competition
He finished in third position in the race.
state of having little power or advantage over others
He argued from a weak position and lost the debate.
number showing where something sits in an ordered list or layout
Write the position number of each word in the sentence.
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- French:position fondamentale, ...
- German:Grundstellung, ...
- Italian:posizione fondamentale, ...
- Spanish:posición fundamental, ...
- Portuguese:posição fundamental, ...
- Chinese:根音位置, ...
- Japanese:根音位置, ...
- Arabic:وَضْع الجِذْر, ...
- Hebrew:מַצָּב שׁוֹרֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:основная позиция, ...
- Ukrainian:основна позиція, ...
- Hindi:जड़ स्थिति, ...
- Bengali:মূল অবস্থান, ...
- Catalan:posició fonamental, ...
- Czech:základní tvar, ...
- Danish:grundstilling, ...
- Dutch:grondligging, ...
- Greek:θεμελιώδης θέση, ...
- Hungarian:alaphelyzet, ...
- Khmer:ទីតាំងអង្កត់ធ្នូដែលសំឡេងគល់ស្ថិតនៅទាបបំផុត, ...
- Korean:근음 위치, ...
- Persian:وضعیت پایه, ...
- Polish:pozycja podstawowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):posição fundamental, ...
- Romanian:poziție de bază, ...
- Swedish:grundläge, ...
- Thai:ตำแหน่งราก, ...
- Turkish:kök pozisyon, ...
- Vietnamese:vị trí gốc, ...
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