支し配はい的てき地ち位い

noun

dominant position; driver's seat

Refers to a position of control or advantage in a competitive situation, such as business, sports, or negotiations. The gloss 'driver's seat' is a figurative English expression for being in control.

• その企き業ぎょうは市いち場ばで支し配はい的てき地ち位いを築きずいた。

  That company established a dominant position in the market.

• 交こう渉しょうでは、彼かれらが支し配はい的てき地ち位いに立たっている。

  In the negotiations, they hold the driver's seat.