1. state of affairs: a particular set of circumstances existing in a particular place or at a particular time Kaye assessed the situation and decided to call you. a situation where they didn't have a formal planning process
2. current circumstances: the current conditions that characterize somebody's life or events in a particular place, country, or society destabilized the political situation
3. location: the location of a property a pleasing situation with a view
4. combination of difficult circumstances: a difficult or problematic set of circumstances I'm afraid we have a situation on our hands.
5. U.K. job: a job or position of employment
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