pole position

noun

1. a position on the inside of the track in any race.

2. (in auto racing) a starting position on the inside of the front row.

3. an advantageous position.

pole position

noun

1. (in motor racing) the starting position on the inside of the front row, generally considered the best one

2. an advantageous starting position

Example Sentences

Microsoft remains in pole position to cash in on artificial-intelligence spending, according to Morgan Stanley’s quarterly survey of chief information officers.

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Whether it’s a lottery win or an inheritance, there will always be someone tapping on your shoulder with a story that puts you in pole position as their savior.

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Not many would have had Barrett, who has 142 caps, in pole position to start at the next World Cup, but he is showing no signs of slowing down just yet.

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Mercedes' George Russell stole the spotlight from the title contenders with a stunning pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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It is not expected that Aston Martin will be contenders for pole position.

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