> 
> If you **position** yourself in a particular way, or if something positions you in that way, you are **prepared for** a situation that you want to happen or
>  think is 
>  going to happen (Longman Dictionary)
> 
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> <https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/position>
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Sometimes I see “prepare” and “position” are used together.

> 
> The purpose and benefits with TAP and TAP U! are to help institutions
>  and individuals affordably evaluate, prove, **prepare and position** for
>  employment.
> 
> 
> <https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/category/news/talevation-launches-tap-u-careers-services-program-to-help-schools-and-students-identify-position-secure-and-develop-great-careers/>
> 
> 
> We will set our research agenda and investment strategies accordingly.
>  Disruptive change is a reality. We choose to **prepare and position** for
>  it.
> 
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> <https://investors-corner.bnpparibas-am.com/thought-leadership/investment-forum/bnppam-investment-forum-2019/>
> 
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> 

What is the semantic difference between “prepare” and “positon”? Take these two examples from the Longman dictionary. Are they completely interchangeable? 

1. It has been working to **position** itself as a seller of group health insurance to major corporations.
2. The company’s restructuring has **positioned** it to compete more effectively.