posture

• Substantiv, das die Haltung oder Stellung des Körpers und seiner Gliedmaßen oder eine charakteristische Art bezeichnet, den Körper zu halten; kann auch eine rationalisierte geistige Einstellung oder, im militärischen Kontext, die personellen und materiellen Möglichkeiten meinen, die die Kriegsführungsfähigkeit beeinflussen.

A noun referring to the position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, or a characteristic way of bearing one's body; it can also denote a rationalized mental attitude or, in a military context, capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war.

1. Body arrangementA2formal

   The position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, especially when standing or sitting.

   Körperhaltung

   • Good posture is important for back health.
   • She maintained a straight posture during the interview.
   • His slouched posture suggested he was tired.

   Synonymealignmentattitudebearingcarriageposepositionstance

2. Characteristic bearingB1formal

   A characteristic way of holding or carrying one's body.

   Körperhaltung

   • The dancer's elegant posture captivated the audience.
   • He has a confident posture that commands respect.
   • Her military posture was rigid and disciplined.

   Synonymeattitudebearingcarriagedeportmentposestance

3. B2formal

   A rationalized or deliberate mental attitude or stance towards something.

   Haltung

   • The company adopted a defensive posture regarding the new regulations.
   • His political posture is one of cautious optimism.
   • She took a firm posture on the issue of climate change.

   Synonymeattitudedispositionorientationoutlookpositionstancestandpointviewpoint

4. Military capabilityC1formalpolitical

   The overall capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affects the capacity to engage in warfare.

   Militärische Bereitschaft

   • The nation's military posture was strengthened after the treaty.
   • They reviewed their defensive posture along the border.
   • A strong naval posture is essential for protecting trade routes.

   Synonymedispositionpositionpreparednessreadinessstance

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine bestimmte Haltung oder Position einzunehmen, oft um eine Wirkung zu erzielen oder einen bestimmten Eindruck zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the act of adopting a particular position or attitude, often for effect or to convey a certain impression.

1. Behave affectedlyB2formal

   To behave in an artificial or exaggerated way to impress others or gain attention.

   Sich aufspielen

   • The politician postured for the cameras during the debate.
   • She postured as an expert despite having little knowledge.
   • He tends to posture in meetings to appear more important.

   Synonymeattitudinizegrandstandpeacockposeput on airsshow off

2. Assume a poseB2formal

   To take a particular physical position or stance, often for artistic or photographic purposes.

   Eine Pose einnehmen

   • The model postured gracefully for the painter.
   • He postured in a dramatic stance for the sculpture.
   • The dancers postured elegantly before the performance began.

   Synonymeattitudinizemodelposesit