n. [ LL. situatio: cf. F. situation. ] 1. Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant situation. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Position, as regards the conditions and circumstances of the case. [ 1913 Webster ]
A situation of the greatest ease and tranquillity. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Relative position; circumstances; temporary state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of persons in a dramatic scene. [ 1913 Webster ]
There's situation for you! there's an heroic group! Sheridan. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Permanent position or employment; place; office; as, a situation in a store; a situation under government. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- State; position; seat; site; station; post; place; office; condition; case; plight. See State. [ 1913 Webster ]