poised

• يصف شخصًا هادئًا وواثقًا من نفسه يتحكم في مشاعره أو في الموقف، ومستعدًا للتصرف بثبات واتزان.

Describes someone who is calm, confident, and in control of their emotions or situation.

1. Balanced and ready for actionB2formal

   Being in a state of balance or equilibrium, prepared to move or act at any moment.

   مُتَأَهِّب ومُتَّزِن

   • The cat was poised to pounce on the mouse.
   • The athlete stood poised at the starting line.
   • The company is poised for a major expansion.

   المرادفاتbalancedpreparedreadysetsteady

   الأضدادawkwardunbalancedunready

2. Composed and self-assuredB2formal

   Showing full control of one's faculties; calm, confident, and dignified.

   رابِط الجَأش

   • She remained poised and calm during the difficult interview.
   • The speaker was poised and articulate throughout the debate.
   • He handled the crisis with a poised and steady demeanor.

   المرادفاتassuredcalmcollectedcomposedconfidentcoolimperturbableself-possessedsereneunruffled

   الأضدادawkwardclumsyflusteredfumblinggauchenervousunsteadyunsure

• فعل يدل على حفظ التوازن أو إبقاء الشيء ثابتًا مستقرًا، أو الاستعداد والتهيؤ، أو الثبات والسكون في وضع معين.

A verb used to indicate the act of balancing or holding something steadily, or being in a state of readiness or equilibrium.

1. Be motionless, in suspensionC1formal

   To remain still or suspended in the air or in a particular position.

   السكون في الهواء

   • The hummingbird poised in mid-air, its wings a blur.
   • The dancer poised on one leg, perfectly still.
   • The hawk poised above the field, scanning for prey.

   المرادفاتbalancefloathanghover

   الأضدادbudgemovestir

2. Prepare oneself for something unpleasant or difficultC1formal

   To ready oneself mentally or physically for a challenging or adverse event.

   الاستعداد

   • She poised herself for the difficult conversation ahead.
   • The team poised themselves for the final push to the summit.
   • He poised his mind for the shock of the bad news.

   المرادفاتbracefortifygirdprepareprimereadysteel

3. Cause to be balanced or suspendedC1formal

   To place something in a state of balance or suspension, often delicately.

   جعل الشيء متوازناً أو معلقاً

   • The sculptor poised the stone on a thin pedestal.
   • She poised the book on the edge of the table.
   • The acrobat poised a chair on his chin.

   المرادفاتbalanceequilibrateholdsteadysuspend

4. Hold or carry in equilibriumC1formal

   To maintain something in a steady, balanced state, often with grace.

   الحفاظ على التوازن

   • The waiter poised the tray of drinks effortlessly.
   • She poised the heavy box on her shoulder.
   • He poised the camera on the tripod with precision.

   المرادفاتbalancehoverpositionsteadysuspend

   الأضدادdestabilizeoverbalanceunbalanceupset