Definition of pose - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bodyparticular position of the body for a purpose
- She held a yoga pose for several minutes..
2.
deceptioninsincere behavior to impress others
- His confidence was just a pose to hide his nerves.
3.
artposture for artistic purposes
- The artist asked the model to hold a pose.
Verb
1.
positioningtr. place someone in a specific positiontr.
- The photographer asked her to pose by the window.
2.
artintr. assume a posture for artistic purposesintr.
- The model posed for the painting.
3.
questioningtr. ask a question or present an issuetr.
- He posed a difficult question during the meeting.
4.
safetytr. constitute a danger or risktr.
- The icy roads pose a threat to drivers.
5.
impersonationintr. pretend to be someone elseintr.
- He posed as a doctor to gain access.
6.
impressionintr. behave to impress othersintr.
- She likes to pose at parties to get attention.
Images of pose
particular position of the body for a purpose
Expressions with pose
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pretend to be someone else
He tried to pose as a police officer to gain access.
acting in a way to impress others
He flashes designer logos, but it's only a pose.
stand in a particular position
She struck a pose for the camera.
present a problem to solve
The puzzle posed a challenge to the children.
present a potential harm or challenge
The new policy could pose a threat to small businesses.
present a question for consideration
He posed a question to the panel of experts.
create a risk or danger to safety or health
The broken glass could pose a hazard to children.
stretching exercise to improve flexibility and posture
The trainer recommended the cobra pose for better spinal flexibility.
stylish or impressive physical stance
She struck a cool pose for the camera.
yoga position where one kneels and stretches forward
She relaxed in child's pose after a long day.
yoga posture with one leg bent forward, stretching hips and back
She practiced pigeon pose to stretch her hips.
yoga posture with legs apart and arms extended
She held the triangle pose for several breaths.
Origin of pose
Latin, ponere (to place)
Terms with pose included in their meaning
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communication
pose a question to someone
danger
pose a danger or risk to someone or something
exercise
yoga pose resembling a raised snake
pose
bent position with the body low to the ground
posture
yoga pose with hands and feet down, body forms an inverted V
photography
pose exaggeratedly for a camera
pose adoption
act of adopting a particular pose or attitude
photography
person considered attractive enough to be photographed in a provocative pose
style
pose wearing clothes or accessories for fashion display
posing
pose for an artist or photographer
glam photo
poster showing a person in a glamorous pose
curled pose
posture with knees to chest and head forward
relaxing pose
elevate feet to rest
risk situation
pose a threat or danger to something
body language
to assume a particular stance or pose
expression
pose in a way to express a feeling
spill control
dangerous substances that pose a risk to health or environment
acting posing
pose or act showing strong feelings while being filmed or photographed
pose
short name for the cross-legged yoga sitting posture
exercise
yoga pose where feet pass over the head while lying
pose
false or affected attitude
art modeling
pose as a model for an artist
sports
football play involving a deceptive pose
superhero
dramatic landing pose with one knee down
Examples of pose in a sentence
He struck a confident pose before the interview. Her friendliness was just a pose to gain their trust. The pose of humility masked his true arrogance. The photographer captured her elegant pose perfectly. Each pose was carefully choreographed for the shoot. He posed the model elegantly for the painting.
They posed the statue in the center of the garden. She posed elegantly for the sculpture. He posed dramatically for the photograph. She posed an intriguing question to the panel. The teacher posed a challenge to the students. Loose cables pose a risk of tripping. The proposed cuts could pose problems for small clinics. She posed as a journalist to get the interview. They posed as police officers to enter the building. He tends to pose when meeting new people. Actors often pose to maintain their public image.
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- French:pose, poser, ...
- German:Haltung, positionieren, ...
- Italian:posizione, posare, ...
- Spanish:pose, posar, ...
- Portuguese:pose, posar, ...
- Chinese:姿势, 摆姿势, ...
- Japanese:ポーズ, ポーズを取る, ...
- Arabic:وَضْعِيَّة, وَضَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:תְּנוּחָה, לְהִצָּלֵם, ...
- Russian:поза, позировать, ...
- Ukrainian:поза, ставити, ...
- Hindi:मुद्रा, स्थिति में रखना, ...
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