Usage patterns
〈場所〉で地位につくto take up a post/position (at a place)
He took up an important position at the company.
地位を利用するto use one's position/status (often to gain advantage)
He used his position to gain personal profit.
地位が上がるone's status/rank rises
She got promoted and her position rose.
地位を守るto defend/protect one's position
He tried to protect his position by any means necessary.
Expressions
地位を得るacquire a position; hold an appointment 地位を高めるraise someone's position; raise someone's standing
