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posture

ˈpɒstʃə

noun

postawa

pɔˈstava· rzeczownik
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.
Synonyms
stancebearingattitude
Collocations
good posturebad posturedefensive posture

verb

pozować

pɔˈzɔvat͡ɕ· czasownik
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
posegrandstandshow off
Collocations
posture for effectposture as an expertposture aggressively
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