poised

UK
/pɔɪzd/
US
/pɔɪzd/

Translations

poisedadjective
more poised
Comp.
most poised
Super.
UK
/pɔɪzd/
US
/pɔɪzd/
She remained poised under pressure.
Она оставалась уравновешенной под давлением.
The team is poised to win the championship.
Команда готова выиграть чемпионат.
poiseverb

poised

Past Simple

poised
Past Simple
poised
Past Participle
poising
Gerund
UK
/pɔɪz/
US
/pɔɪz/
She tried to poise the vase on the edge of the table.
Она попыталась уравновесить вазу на краю стола.
He managed to poise himself on the tightrope.
Ему удалось балансировать на канате.
держать равновесие
The gymnast can poise perfectly on the beam.
Гимнастка может идеально держать равновесие на бревне.

Definitions

poisedadjective
Having a composed and self-assured manner.
She remained poised throughout the entire interview, impressing the panel with her confidence.
Balanced or in a state of equilibrium.
The tightrope walker was poised on the wire, ready to take the next step.
Ready or prepared to do something.
The team was poised to launch the new product by the end of the month.
poiseverb
To hold or carry in equilibrium; to balance.
She poised the tray carefully on her fingertips.
To prepare or position oneself for a particular action or event.
The athlete poised at the starting line, ready to sprint.
To hover or remain suspended in a balanced position.
The hawk poised above the field, ready to dive.