Meanings of assume positions in English

Straining to see outside, the girl saw several Imperial guards assume positions just outside the doorway.

In obedience to these they would arrange themselves, and finally assume positions of rest, forming a coherent mass.

Swap dealers function as market makers and intermediaries and may assume positions on their own account or act as intermediaries for other traders.

But this is really a flagrant case of the way in which we men deceive ourselves and assume positions that are both dishonest and cruel.

Moth and Dowornobb assumed positions of respectful farewell and were soon alone.

Now, amid less resounding but still enthusiastic applause, the Bramhall four assumed positions on the right.

They have assumed positions of responsibility and power in all the technologies and sciences-andeven the military.

The Dwarfs closed the door wordlessly as they exited, slid the lock bolts into place, and assumed positions immediately outside.