sit·u·a·tion 
/ˌsɪtʃəˈweɪʃən/ noun
plural sit·u·a·tions /ˌsɪtʃəˈweɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 : all of the facts, conditions, and events that affect someone or something at a particular time and in a particular place
▪ He's in a bad/difficult/dangerous situation. ▪ You may find yourself in a situation where you lose control of the vehicle. ▪ How is your financial situation? ▪ I'm worried about the current political/economic situation. ▪ I've been in your situation [=position] before, so I think I can help you. ▪ My parents are retired and in a good situation. 2 : an important or sudden problem
▪ I have a situation that I have to deal with at the moment. 3 somewhat formal + old-fashioned : a place or location
▪ The house is in a wonderful situation overlooking the valley. 4 old-fashioned : job 1
▪ She found a situation as a governess.
▪ He's in a bad/difficult/dangerous situation. ▪ You may find yourself in a situation where you lose control of the vehicle. ▪ How is your financial situation? ▪ I'm worried about the current political/economic situation. ▪ I've been in your situation [=position] before, so I think I can help you. ▪ My parents are retired and in a good situation.
▪ I have a situation that I have to deal with at the moment.
▪ The house is in a wonderful situation overlooking the valley.
▪ She found a situation as a governess.
