Definition
To turn away, with one's hands in a visible and unmovable position, so that one can be searched.
Often used as an order to bend over, for example, to receive the traditional corporal punishment in a case of misbehaviour.
In Context
- "A day or two later we took down another seller and this time the rookie performs the search. Assume the position! he tells the guy. So the guy leans against the side of the car."