posture
gb/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/ us/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
B1
Engels
~ 7600
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
state
1
position of the body
The way your body is held when you sit, stand, or move, for example straight or bent.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] has [good/bad] posture
Veelgemaakte fout:
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").
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
slouching (Describes a lazy, bent body position, often used when posture is specifically poor.)
Woordcombinaties
good posture
|bad posture
|upright posture
|slouched posture
|improve your posture
|maintain proper posture
Thema's
health
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
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.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone]'s posture toward [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
openness (Suggests a willing, flexible attitude, which is the opposite of a rigid or defensive posture.)
Woordcombinaties
adopt a tough posture
|take a hard posture
|a defensive posture
|negotiating posture
|diplomatic posture
Thema's
politics
|business
|communication
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Werkwoord
B2
action
3
hold body in a pose
To put your body in a special or showy position, usually on purpose.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] postures in/for [a way/purpose]
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
pose (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech, especially for photos and art.)
Antoniemen
relax (To let the body rest naturally, instead of holding it in a deliberate or stiff position.)
Woordcombinaties
posture in front of the mirror
|postured for the camera
|postured awkwardly
|postured dramatically
Thema's
art
|daily life
|body
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] postures as [role/attitude]
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
be genuine (To act in a way that honestly reflects your real feelings and intentions, not just for show.)
Woordcombinaties
posture for the cameras
|posturing as a reformer
|politicians posturing
|stop posturing
Thema's
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
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.
Gebruikspatroon:
[a country]'s military/strategic/nuclear posture
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
deployment (Focuses more specifically on where forces are placed, while "posture" includes readiness and overall strategy.)
Antoniemen
demobilization (Refers to reducing or disbanding military forces, the opposite of maintaining a strong or active posture.)
Woordcombinaties
military posture
|strategic posture
|nuclear posture
|force posture
Thema's
politics
|military
|law
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Lemmavorm
posture
IPA
GB/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
US/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
pos - ture (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: posture
- Plural: posture, postures
Verb
- Base: posture
- 3rd Person Singular: postures
- Present Participle: posturing
- Past: postured
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- Spending long hours on your phone can lead to poor posture.
- Her neck pain was caused by years of poor posture at work.