1. having achieved a ranking or position in a competition
2. situated in a particular location

1. past tense and past participle of place; put in a particular position

Examples

• She placed the book on the shelf.
• The vase was carefully placed on the table.
• He placed third in the race.
• The runner was well placed to win the competition.
• The house is placed on a hill overlooking the valley.
• They placed their trust in the new manager.
• The advertisement was strategically placed in the newspaper.