Definition of pole position

pole positionnoun

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/ˈpəʊl pəzɪʃn//ˈpəʊl pəzɪʃn/

Word Origin1950s: from a 19th-cent. use of pole in horse racing, denoting the starting position next to the inside boundary fence.

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the leading position at the start of a race involving cars or bicycles

Example:
  • Alonso has taken pole position on the grid for Sunday's race.
  • Verstappen claimed his sixth successive pole position.

the leading position in a competition or contest

Example:
  • There are several leadership contenders vying for pole position at the moment.
  • She's in pole position to grab the Olympic 100m gold.