Posture

/ˈpɒstʃə/

noun

  1. The way a person holds and positions their body.

  2. A situation or condition.

  3. One's attitude or the social or political position one takes towards an issue or another person.

verb

  1. To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired

    If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?

  2. To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction

    The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.

  3. To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

    to posture oneself; to posture a model

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