POISED


Meaning of POISED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɔɪzd ]

1.

If a part of your body is poised , it is completely still but ready to move at any moment.

He studied the keyboard carefully, one finger poised.

ADJ

2.

If someone is poised to do something, they are ready to take action at any moment.

Britain was poised to fly medical staff to the country at short notice...

US forces are poised for a massive air, land and sea assault.

ADJ : v-link ADJ , usu ADJ to-inf , ADJ for n

3.

If you are poised , you are calm, dignified, and self-controlled.

Rachel appeared poised and calm.

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ

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