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posture
[ pos-cher ]
noun
- the relative disposition of the parts of something.
- the position of the limbs or the carriage of the body as a whole:
poor posture; a sitting posture.
- an affected or unnatural attitude:
He struck a comic posture.
- a mental or spiritual attitude:
His ideas reveal a defensive posture.
- one's image or policy as perceived by the public, other nations, etc.:
The company wants to develop a more aggressive marketing posture.
- position, condition, or state, as of affairs.
verb (used with object)
- to place in a particular posture or attitude.
- to position, especially strategically:
to posture troops along a border.
- to develop a policy or stance for (oneself, a company, government, etc.):
The White House postured itself for dealing with the fuel crisis.
- to adopt an attitude or take an official position on (a matter):
The company postured that the court's ruling could be interpreted as being in its favor.
verb (used without object)
- to assume a particular posture.
- to assume affected or unnatural postures, as by bending or contorting the body.
- to act in an affected or artificial manner, as to create a certain impression.
posture
/ ˈɒʃə /
noun
- a position or attitude of the limbs or body
- a characteristic manner of bearing the body; carriage
to have good posture
- the disposition of the parts of a visible object
- a mental attitude or frame of mind
- a state, situation, or condition
- a false or affected attitude; pose
verb
- to assume or cause to assume a bodily position or attitude
- intr to assume an affected or unnatural bodily or mental posture; pose
Derived Forms
- ˈDzٳܰ, adjective
- ˈDzٳܰ, noun
Other 51Թs From
- Dz·ٳܰ· adjective
- Dz·ٳܰ· noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of posture1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Progressive media, by contrast, remains trapped in a reactive, defensive posture, often litigating GOP narratives rather than setting its own.
"And so that's what I fear, is that the longer this dispute goes on, politicians posture, and it seems to be benefiting the Liberals right now," she said.
The American said it was a posture and pose, "a simplistic desire" to sound like Winston Churchill.
She said there appeared to be no helpful visual images of "safe" versus "unsafe" postures for babies in slings or carriers, adding that "the NHS available literature provides no guidance or advice".
The lawyer stated there was a "significant amount of bravado and posturing on both sides" ahead of the planned confrontation and the members of the group were "egging each other on".
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