be well, ideally, better, etc. placed for something/to do something

be better placed

To be in a better position or situation to do or have something. Now that this store has moved to such a busy street, it's better placed to do a lot of business. Do you think that a friend of the dean is better placed to get a job at the school than a regular applicant? Are you willing to go over the asking price? That's a solid way to make sure your offer is better placed against others.

See also: better, place

be ideally placed

To be in an ideal position or situation to do or have something. Because this store is on such a busy street, it's ideally placed to do a lot of business. As a friend of the dean, you're ideally placed to get a job at the school. When I go to a concert or sporting a event, I always park over here. I like my car to be ideally placed for a quick exit!

See also: ideally, place

be well placed

To be in a good position or situation to do or have something. Because this store is on such a busy street, it's well placed to do a lot of business. As a friend of the dean, you're well placed to get a job at the school. Your letter really seemed to resonate with the seller, so I think you two are well placed to get the house.

See also: place, well

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be well, ideally, better, etc. placed for something/to do something

1 be in a good, ideal, etc. position or have a good, ideal, etc. opportunity to do something: Engineering graduates are well placed for a wide range of jobs. ♢ The company is now better placed to take advantage of the new legislation.
2 be situated in a pleasant or convenient place: The hotel is ideally placed for restaurants, bars and clubs.

See also: for, place, something, to

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