take up a position , także: take up a post

He came and took up a position about the center of the line.

I took up a position in front of the fire.

First thing is, where do you take up a position?

Another had taken up a position by the front door.

And once you have taken up a position, stay there.

Takes up a position to my left, near the window.

Find one of these and take up a position there.

Then she took up a position standing right at the back.

I have not taken up a position on this subject.

A few soldiers had taken up a position near me.

I will be moving on and taking up a position in the security industry.

Jack had taken up a position about a hundred feet away.

I need you and your men to take up a position away from the battle, on the right.

They will take up a position somewhat to the north of us.

A male player must take up a position in each court third.

Carrying them both I took up a position behind the door.

The Council cannot yet therefore take up a position on this question.

Takes up a position just inside the bedroom door, to the left of it.

Closing the door they took up a position just outside.

He took up a position at the door of the common room and settled himself to wait.

Manning had taken up a position at the side of another small building.

You are expected to take up a position and to defend it.

The harper took up a position behind him to help.

They took up a position on the southern bank near the bridge.

She was the first woman to take up a position as court musician.