location

Everyday

1. A place or position where something is or happens. tree →
2. The place where a film is made away from a studio: «filmed on location». tree →
3. The position of something found by a map, a GPS or a phone. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and maps: give a location with a grid reference, a compass direction or coordinates. In safety: in an emergency tell the operator your exact location; be careful about sharing your location online. Phrases: «on location», «exact location», «share your location», «a good location».

Examples

• Mark the location of the school on the map. tree →
• The treasure's location was a secret. tree →
• In an emergency, tell them your exact location. tree →
• Don't share your location with strangers online. tree →
• The film was shot on location in New Zealand. tree →
• This café is in a great location by the beach. tree →
• The GPS shows our location as a blue dot. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: locate (to find the exact place of). Spelling: «-tion». «On location» means away from the studio, not just «in a place».