Meaning

• The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

  "The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

• The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

  "The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank."

• The place in which something is situated; a location.

• Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.

• A position of employment; a post.

• A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

  "Boss, we've got a situation here..."