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- DictionaryPose/pōz/
verb
- 1. present or constitute (a problem, danger, or difficulty): "the sheer number of visitors is posing a threat to the area"
- 2. assume a particular attitude or position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "she posed for a swarm of TV cameramen"
noun
- 1. a particular way of standing or sitting, usually adopted for effect or in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "photographs of boxers in ferocious poses"
- 2. a particular way of behaving adopted in order to give others a false impression or to impress others: "the man dropped his pose of amiability"
to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty: Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone. The mountain terrain poses particular problems for civil engineers. Fewer examples. Drunken drivers pose a serious threat to other road users. The students were deported because they posed a threat to national security.
To pose is to assume a particular stance. Like a runway model strutting to the end of the catwalk, posing with her hands on her hips, and then gracefully walking back. The original meaning of pose from the 14th century is "to put in a certain position." The sense of pose as "to assume a certain attitude" emerged in the 1850’s.
May 15, 2024 · A pose is a particular way that you stand, sit, or lie, for example when you are being photographed or painted. We have had several preliminary sittings in various poses. Synonyms: posture , position , bearing , attitude More Synonyms of pose
n. 1. a. A bodily attitude or position, such as one assumed for an artist or a photographer. See Synonyms at posture. b. In yoga, an asana. 2. A studied or artificial manner or attitude, often assumed in an attempt to impress or deceive others. See Synonyms at affectation.
Definition of pose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. uk / pəʊz / us. pose noun (POSITION) the position that you stay in while someone photographs or paints you: an elegant pose. pose noun (PRETENDING) a way of pretending to be more clever or interesting than you really are: She's not really interested in art, it's just a pose.
to place in a suitable position or attitude for a picture, tableau, or the like: to pose a group for a photograph. to assert, state, or put forward: That poses a difficult problem. to put or place.
