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posture
ˈpɒstʃə
noun
postawa
Also
poza(f)stanowisko(n)
Definition
The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting, or a particular approach or attitude towards something.
Examples
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
Dobra postawa jest ważna dla zapobiegania bólom pleców.
The company adopted an aggressive posture in the negotiations.
Firma przyjęła agresywne stanowisko w negocjacjach.
Collocations
good posturebad posturedefensive posture
verb
pozować
Also
przyjmować pozę
Definition
To behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others, often by adopting a particular attitude.
Examples
He was just posturing for the cameras, trying to look important.
On tylko pozował do kamer, próbując wyglądać na ważnego.
Politicians often posture as champions of the people.
Politycy często przyjmują pozę obrońców ludu.
Synonyms
Collocations
posture for effectposture as an expertposture aggressively
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