situate

 

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtʃʊeɪt, -tjʊ-/
[with object and adverbial of place]
  • fix or build (something) in a certain place or position: the pilot light is usually situated at the front of the boiler (as adjective, with submodifier situated) a conveniently situated hotel
  • put in context; describe the circumstances surrounding (something): it is necessary to situate these ideas in the wider context of the class structure
  • (be situated) [with adverbial] be in a specified financial or marital position: Amy is now comfortably situated

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtʃʊət, -tjʊət/
Law or archaic
  • situated: the petty sessions area in which it is situate

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin situat- 'placed', from the verb situare, from Latin situs 'site'