first position

noun

Ballet.

1. a position of the feet in which the heels are back to back and the toes point out to the sides.

Word History and Origins

Origin of first position¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Western Alliance said Thursday that it has enough collateral and guarantees to avoid losses from a borrower that is being sued for alleged fraud, which includes possible failure to provide first‑position collateral.

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Assistant coaching staff from the NBA like Phil Handy and Adam Harrington get to rise into first position.

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Harris was too often identified with the first position, even claiming that Trump wanted to go too far with his promises to “tear down the Department of Education.”

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It’s the first position of its kind in United States history and, more importantly, a fulsome reward for Sacks, who’s spent much of this year fundraising for Trump and advising him on power-circle picks, from Vice President–elect J.D.

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Showtime wants to make Kaplan’s show, then Netflix appears to be in “first position.”

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