Hi, here is my question : Can I say "To hold this position (example : doctor), you need to study in this field" Is it right to say that ?
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Hi, here is my question : Can I say "To hold this position (example : doctor), you need to study in this field" Is it right to say that ?
Thank you
you can, but I would say: "To be a doctor, you need to study..."
or "To be accepted in this position, ..." "holding a position" can mean a variety of things, but a profession like being a doctor is not usually thought of as one of them. "holding a position" connotates a temporary state, but it can be used the way you mention above. it just sounds odd.
Whoa! I read that question in a different way.
"In order to have that opinion, you need to have studied medicine."
<<Whoa! I read that question in a different way.
"In order to have that opinion, you need to have studied medicine." >> Right, when we hear "hold [a] position" we usually think of 'having an opinion' but I didn't want to go down that lengthy road...
>but can I say "to hold the function of..." ?
In general no. As far as I know you can only say "To be a ..." or "To become a ..." Examples: To be an engineer you have to have taken the required course of study. To become an engineer you have to take the required course of study. To be a doctor you have to have graduated [from] medical school. To become a doctor you have to graduate [from] medical school. To be a plumber you have to have completed an apprenticeship. To become a plumber you have to complete an apprenticeship. There may be specific circumstances where you could say what you are suggesting but I can't think of any at the moment. In everyday speech you suggestion would sound very awkward and forced to native speakers. |