assume the position


Also found in: Acronyms.

assume the position

1. To take over the role and responsibilities of a particular job. My boss wants me to assume the position of treasurer this year, but I don't know if I want the extra workload.
2. A command issued by US law enforcement officers, meaning to stand with one's back to the officer and hold one's arms in a position to be either handcuffed or frisked. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I knew I was in trouble when they asked me out of the car, but I knew I was going to jail when they told me to assume the position.
See also: assume, position
References in periodicals archive ?
Yamaki will resign as representative director and executive vice president and assume the position of advisor He will resign as director and advisor effective the date of the next ordinary general meeting of shareholders, to be held in June 2012.
Yoshiyuki Nakanishi (current position: director and executive officer); Mr Nakanishi will also assume the positions of president and CEO.
DIC names Yoshiyuki Nakanishi president and CEO
Brendan Connolly will assume the position of Global Head of High Yield Syndicate, reporting to David Juge.
UBS Investment Bank Announces New Global Leveraged Finance Structure
We are also pleased that David Page, who currently is Associate VP, Sales has for personal reasons elected to relocate to the Florida area, to assume the position of Director, Southeastern Region Sales reporting to Gary.
DUSA Announces Executive Management Appointments: New CFO And New VP Sales
David Brace will assume the position of Executive Vice-President, Business Development based in Toronto, with overall responsibility for Aur's exploration and acquisition activities worldwide.
David Libby will assume the position of Executive Vice-President, Mining Operations based in Santiago, Chile, with overall responsibility for Aur's mining operations worldwide.
Aur Resources Announces Changes in Senior Management and Operating Structure
Kinichi Sato, former Columbia Sportswear Japan President, will assume the position of Honorary Chairman of Columbia Sportswear Japan.
Columbia Sportswear Japan Announces New President
In her position at Littelfuse, Calhoun will report to Gordon Hunter, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and will assume the position of Chairman, President and CEO of Littelfuse on January 1, 2005.
Littelfuse Appoints Vice President - Human Resources
Eynon will return to UGI and assume the position of Director - Corporate Accounting and Reporting.
AmeriGas Names Stanczak To Accounting Post
Along with her strength in grid operations, Edwards was asked to assume the position because of her expertise in managing staff and her ability to communicate well with industry leaders.
California ISO Board Names Interim CEO; Anaheim Utility General Manager Will Take Leave of Absence
Effective the end of June, Paul Hayes will assume the position of Regional Manager for the UK and Ireland, where he will assume responsibility for the management of all sales efforts in these markets.
Columbia Sportswear International, AG Announces New Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland
org) today announced that co-founder Mark Modzelewski is stepping down from his position as Executive Director, to co-found Lux Research where he will assume the position of Managing Director.
NanoBusiness Alliance Names Sean Murdock as New Executive Director; Mark Modzelewski to Remain on Board of Directors and Continue to Serve Alliance
Nohara, a veteran of MPC and a legendary figure at the Company's Haliimaile & Honolua plantations, will assume the position of Vice President/Production Management, reporting to Calvin.
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Executive Promotions
Idioms browser ?
Full browser ?