posture

/ˈpɑstʃər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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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