situation

[ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən]

situation Definition

• 1. a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
• 2. the location and surroundings of a place

Using situation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "situation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The situation in the Middle East is very complicated.

• Example

  I'm not sure how to handle this situation.

• Example

  The company is in a difficult financial situation.

• Example

  The situation at the border is becoming more tense.

situation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for situation

• circumstance
• state
• position
• scenario
• condition

Antonyms for situation

• solution
• resolution

Idioms Using situation

• in a tight/difficult/sticky situation

  in a difficult or problematic situation

  Example

  After losing my job, I found myself in a tight situation financially.

• make the best of a bad situation

  to try to find something positive in a difficult or unpleasant situation

  Example

  Although we were stuck in traffic for hours, we tried to make the best of a bad situation by listening to music and chatting.

• situation normal, all fucked up (SNAFU)

  a sarcastic expression used to describe a situation that is chaotic or disorganized

  Example

  The project was supposed to be finished last week, but it's still not done. Situation normal, all fucked up.

Phrases with situation

• situation comedy

  a humorous television or radio series in which the same characters appear in different amusing situations in each episode

  Example

  Friends is a popular situation comedy that aired for 10 seasons.

• situation ethics

  an ethical theory that considers the context and circumstances of an act when evaluating its morality

  Example

  Situation ethics argues that there are no absolute moral rules, and that each situation should be evaluated on its own merits.

• situation room

  a secure conference room used by the US President and their advisors to discuss and respond to national security issues

  Example

  The President convened a meeting in the Situation Room to discuss the latest intelligence reports.

Origins of situation

from French 'situation', from Latin 'situs', meaning 'site'

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Summary: situation in Brief

The term 'situation' [ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən] refers to a set of circumstances or state of affairs. It can refer to a variety of contexts, from personal to political, such as 'The situation in the Middle East is very complicated.' 'Situation' is also used in phrases like 'situation comedy,' and idioms like 'in a tight situation,' meaning a difficult situation, and 'make the best of a bad situation,' meaning to find something positive in a negative situation.