assume the position of vs assume the position as

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Assume the position of' is commonly used when referring to taking on a role or responsibility, while 'assume the position as' is used when talking about a specific job title or position.

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assume the position of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone is taking on a role or responsibility. It implies stepping into a particular position or function.

Examples:

He assumed the position of CEO after the former CEO retired.
She assumed the position of team leader when the previous leader left.
The new employee assumed the position of project manager.

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You will therefore assume the position of a suppliant before this throne.
I assume the position of God and of the conscience.
(bill over p.A.) I'm very grateful tonight As I assume the position of state senator.
On the other hand, some other women assume the position of supporting partner, or rather, they help with their husband's farm, without being entitled to a legal status and without being appropriately remunerated.
Walk backwards and assume the position.
Use your phone, they make you assume the position.
OK, I will assume the position.
Mr. Bray, please assume the position.
In order to assume the position as Watchdog, you even disguised yourself as a boy.
Shall we... assume the position?
OK, dirtballs... assume the position!
Do you want me to just assume the position right here?
"Assume the position, Mr Dalton," which means -
OK, so you have to assume the surprise position.
You have to assume the surprise position.
Europe will thus be able to assume a position of strength at the next international meetings scheduled for 2009.
Crew, assume positions for takeoff.
The firemen connect the hoses and assume their positions.
In a moment, we'll ask you to assume crash positions.
Me... Men! Assume flying positions.

Alternatives:

take on the role of
step into the position of
become the
be appointed as
be designated as

assume the position as

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific job title or position. It indicates the title or position that someone is taking on.

Examples:

He assumed the position as Vice President of Sales.
She assumed the position as Head of Marketing.
The new employee assumed the position as Director of Operations.

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In order to assume the position as Watchdog, you even disguised yourself as a boy.
Walk backwards and assume the position.
Use your phone, they make you assume the position.
OK, I will assume the position.
You will therefore assume the position of a suppliant before this throne.
Mr. Bray, please assume the position.
I assume the position of God and of the conscience.
Shall we... assume the position?
(bill over p.A.) I'm very grateful tonight As I assume the position of state senator.
OK, dirtballs... assume the position!
Do you want me to just assume the position right here?
"Assume the position, Mr Dalton," which means -
On the other hand, some other women assume the position of supporting partner, or rather, they help with their husband's farm, without being entitled to a legal status and without being appropriately remunerated.
Please fasten your seat belts and assume crash positions as instructed by your cabin attendants.
This will allow young people not only to play a part in society, but also to assume a position as an economic player.
OK, so you have to assume the surprise position.
You have to assume the surprise position.
Crew, assume positions for takeoff.
You will assume my uncle's position as head of Abbudin's military.
The firemen connect the hoses and assume their positions.

Alternatives:

take on the role as
step into the position as
become the
be appointed as
be designated as

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assume the position of vs assume the position as