posture
/ˈpɑstʃər/
noun
- The way a person holds their body when standing, sitting, or moving.
- Good posture while sitting at a desk can prevent back pain.
- Her ballet training gave her excellent posture.
- Slouching is a common posture problem among teenagers.
- A particular attitude or way of behaving toward something.
- The company adopted a more aggressive posture in the market.
- The country's posture on climate change has shifted in recent years.
- His defensive posture during the meeting made it hard to reach an agreement.
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verb
- To adopt a particular position or attitude, often for effect or to impress others.
- He tends to posture when he feels insecure.
- The politician postured for the cameras before the speech.
- She postured as an expert, but she had little real knowledge.
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