posture
gb/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/ us/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
B1
Inglese
~ 7600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
state
1
position of the body
The way your body is held when you sit, stand, or move, for example straight or bent.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] has [good/bad] posture
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "posture" with "position" in all contexts. "Posture" is most often used for the way a body is held, while "position" is more general and can refer to location (e.g. "the position of the chair") or opinion (e.g. "his position on the issue").
Sinonimi
body position (Neutral, descriptive phrase; slightly less compact and less technical-sounding than "posture".)
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bearing (More formal and literary; can include overall manner and appearance, not just body position.)
Contrari
slouching (Describes a lazy, bent body position, often used when posture is specifically poor.)
Collocazioni
good posture
|bad posture
|upright posture
|slouched posture
|improve your posture
|maintain proper posture
Temi
health
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The therapist told him to correct his posture while working at his desk.
- Her confident posture made her look taller than she really was.
- Years of poor posture had given him pain in his neck and shoulders.
- Yoga has helped me develop better posture when I sit and stand.
Esempi per chi studia
- She has very good posture.
- My doctor says my back hurts because of my bad posture.
- I try to sit with straight posture at my computer.
- Good posture can help you breathe more easily.
Sostantivo
B2
state
2
attitude or approach to issue
The attitude or way of acting that someone or a group decides to use toward a problem or situation.
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s posture toward [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes try to use "posture" for any opinion, where "opinion" or "view" is more natural. Use this sense of "posture" especially when the attitude is strategic, public, or part of a plan, often in politics or business.
Sinonimi
stance (Very common in politics and news; focuses on opinion or viewpoint more than strategy.)
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position (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and more general, often used for opinions as well as strategies.)
Contrari
openness (Suggests a willing, flexible attitude, which is the opposite of a rigid or defensive posture.)
Collocazioni
adopt a tough posture
|take a hard posture
|a defensive posture
|negotiating posture
|diplomatic posture
Temi
politics
|business
|communication
Esempi
- The company has adopted a much stricter posture toward data privacy.
- His public posture on climate change has softened in recent years.
- The new government is signaling a more cooperative posture in trade talks.
- Analysts criticized the country’s aggressive posture toward its neighbors.
Esempi per chi studia
- The president changed his posture toward the peace talks.
- Our team needs a more active posture in the market.
- She has a very open posture on this question now.
- Their defensive posture makes an agreement difficult.
Verbo
B2
action
3
hold body in a pose
To put your body in a special or showy position, usually on purpose.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] postures in/for [a way/purpose]
Errore comune:
Learners may think "posture" as a verb is common in everyday talk for photos, but "pose" is more usual. "Posture" as a verb often suggests the position is exaggerated or not natural.
Sinonimi
pose (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech, especially for photos and art.)
Contrari
relax (To let the body rest naturally, instead of holding it in a deliberate or stiff position.)
Collocazioni
posture in front of the mirror
|postured for the camera
|postured awkwardly
|postured dramatically
Temi
art
|daily life
|body
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The actor postured in front of the photographers on the red carpet.
- He spent several minutes posturing in the mirror before the interview.
- The models postured elegantly along the runway.
- She refused to posture for the camera and just smiled naturally instead.
Esempi per chi studia
- The singer postured on stage for the fans.
- He postured in front of the mirror before his date.
- The model postured for the fashion photos.
- They postured by the car to look cool.
unknown
C1
action
4
behave to impress or signal
To act in a way that is not really true, but is meant to look strong, kind, or important to other people.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] postures as [role/attitude]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse this verb sense with the noun "posture" for body position. When it means to behave in a way for show, it is about actions and words, not only physical position.
Sinonimi
grandstand (Often used in politics; suggests acting mainly to get public attention or approval.)
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show off (More informal and common; focuses on trying to impress others, not always insincere in beliefs.)
Contrari
be genuine (To act in a way that honestly reflects your real feelings and intentions, not just for show.)
Collocazioni
posture for the cameras
|posturing as a reformer
|politicians posturing
|stop posturing
Temi
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Critics said the governor was just posturing and had no real plan for reform.
- He postures as a defender of the poor, but he rarely supports concrete policies.
- The two leaders spent the first day of talks posturing for the media.
- Stop posturing and tell us what you actually think.
Esempi per chi studia
- The politician is only posturing for votes.
- He postures as a strong leader, but he is not.
- They are posturing for the TV cameras.
- She does not posture; she speaks honestly.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
state
5
military force arrangement
How a country's army, navy, and other forces are placed and ready to act, often in a certain area or situation.
Schema d'uso:
[a country]'s military/strategic/nuclear posture
Errore comune:
Learners may assume this meaning is about body position, but in news and security contexts "posture" often refers to how military forces are placed and prepared.
Sinonimi
deployment (Focuses more specifically on where forces are placed, while "posture" includes readiness and overall strategy.)
Contrari
demobilization (Refers to reducing or disbanding military forces, the opposite of maintaining a strong or active posture.)
Collocazioni
military posture
|strategic posture
|nuclear posture
|force posture
Temi
politics
|military
|law
Esempi
- The report calls for changes to the country’s military posture in the region.
- Allies are concerned about the increasingly aggressive posture of enemy forces near the border.
- The new defense strategy includes a review of nuclear posture.
- Satellite images suggest a shift in the nation’s force posture along the coast.
Esempi per chi studia
- The country changed its military posture after the attack.
- Leaders talked about the nuclear posture of the two states.
- Their new posture puts more troops near the border.
- The report studies the military posture in Asia.
Grammatica
Forma base
posture
IPA
GB/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
US/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
Sillabe e accento
pos - ture (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: posture
- Plural: posture, postures
Verb
- Base: posture
- 3rd Person Singular: postures
- Present Participle: posturing
- Past: postured
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
adopt a defensive posture
1/ədˈɑpt ə dɪfˈɛnsɪv pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
take a cautious attitude
To decide to act in a careful, protective way, often because you feel attacked or under pressure.
Esempi
- The company adopted a defensive posture after journalists questioned its safety record.
- During the debate, the candidate quickly adopted a defensive posture when asked about his past statements.
good posture
1/ɡˈʊd pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
healthy upright body position
Having your back and shoulders in a straight, healthy position when you sit or stand.
Esempi
- Regular exercise can help you develop good posture.
- Teachers often remind students to sit with good posture during class.
poor posture
1/pˈʊɹ pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
unhealthy body position
Having your body held in a way that is bent or not healthy when you sit or stand.
Esempi
- Spending long hours on your phone can lead to poor posture.
- Her neck pain was caused by years of poor posture at work.