Pronunciation: /pɔɪzd/
verb to be balanced or held in a steady position
A1 The cat is poised to pounce on the mouse.
A2 She is poised to make a speech in front of a large audience.
B1 The team is poised for victory in the final match.
B2 After years of training, he is poised to break the world record.
C1 The company is poised for expansion into new markets.
C2 The actress is poised to receive an Oscar for her performance.
adjective having a composed and self-assured manner
A1 She stood poised on the edge of the diving board, ready to jump into the pool.
A2 The cat sat poised to pounce on the mouse that was scurrying across the floor.
B1 The speaker was poised and confident as they delivered their presentation to the audience.
B2 The athlete was poised to break the world record in the upcoming race.
C1 The CEO remained poised and composed during the crisis, reassuring the investors.
C2 The diplomat was poised in their negotiations, carefully choosing their words to reach a peaceful resolution.
formal The company is poised for significant growth in the upcoming quarter.
informal She looks poised to win the competition with her skills.
slang He's always poised to party whenever there's an opportunity.
figurative The dancer was poised like a graceful swan on the stage.
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