Definition of "Situation" :

noun: a job in an organization

noun: physical position in relation to the surroundings

noun: a condition or position in which you find yourself

"The unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils."

noun: the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

"The present international situation is dangerous."

noun: a complex or critical or unusual difficulty

"The dangerous situation developed suddenly."