poised

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

ruОписывает человека, который спокоен, уверен в себе и контролирует свои эмоции или ситуацию.esDescribe a una persona que está tranquila, segura de sí misma y que controla sus emociones o la situación; también puede referirse a estar listo o preparado para actuar en el momento adecuado.frDécrit une personne qui est calme, confiante et qui maîtrise ses émotions ou la situation, ou une attitude pleine d'assurance et de contrôle.deBeschreibt eine Person, die ruhig, selbstsicher und in der Lage ist, ihre Gefühle oder eine Situation unter Kontrolle zu halten; auch: bereit oder im Begriff, etwas zu tun.ptDescreve uma pessoa que é calma, confiante e controla suas emoções ou a situação. Também pode indicar alguém que está prestes a fazer algo ou em posição de equilíbrio.zh形容一个人沉着、自信，能控制自己的情绪或掌控局势；也可形容事物处于平衡、准备就绪的状态。arيصف شخصًا هادئًا وواثقًا من نفسه يتحكم في مشاعره أو في الموقف، ومستعدًا للتصرف بثبات واتزان.

1. Balanced and ready for action B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruГотовый к действиюesEn equilibrio y listo para actuarfrEn équilibre et prêt à agirdeBereit zum HandelnptEquilibrado e pronto para agirzh准备就绪arمُتَأَهِّب ومُتَّزِن

   Synonymes: balancedpreparedreadysetsteady

   Antonymes: awkwardunbalancedunready

2. Composed and self-assured B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУравновешенныйesSereno y seguro de sí mismofrPosé, maître de soideGelassen und selbstsicherptComposto e seguro de sizh沉着自信arرابِط الجَأش

   Synonymes: assuredcalmcollectedcomposedconfidentcoolimperturbableself-possessedsereneunruffled

   Antonymes: awkwardclumsyflusteredfumblinggauchenervousunsteadyunsure

• more poised comparative form
• most poised superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по балансированию или удержанию чего-либо устойчиво, или нахождения в состоянии готовности или равновесия.esVerbo que denota la acción de equilibrar o mantener algo estable, o de hallarse en estado de preparación o equilibrio.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tenir ou maintenir quelque chose en équilibre, ou de se trouver dans un état de préparation ou d'équilibre, souvent immobile.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas in ein stabiles Gleichgewicht zu bringen oder in einer bestimmten Haltung zu halten, oder sich in einem Zustand der Bereitschaft oder des Gleichgewichts zu befinden.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de equilibrar ou manter algo firme e estável, ou de estar em estado de prontidão ou equilíbrio.zh动词，表示使某物保持平衡或稳定，或保持某种姿态、处于准备状态。arفعل يدل على حفظ التوازن أو إبقاء الشيء ثابتًا مستقرًا، أو الاستعداد والتهيؤ، أو الثبات والسكون في وضع معين.

1. Be motionless, in suspension C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗамеретьesPermanecer suspendido o inmóvilfrResté immobile, en suspensiondeErstarrt seinptFicar imóvelzh静止悬停arالسكون في الهواء

   Synonymes: balancefloathanghover

   Antonymes: budgemovestir

2. Prepare oneself for something unpleasant or difficult C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПриготовитьсяesDisponerse para algo desagradablefrSe préparer à affronter quelque chose de désagréable ou de difficiledeSich bereit machenptPreparar-sezh做好准备arالاستعداد

   Synonymes: bracefortifygirdprepareprimereadysteel

3. Cause to be balanced or suspended C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУравновеситьesMantener en equilibrio o suspensiónfrtenir en équilibredeIm Gleichgewicht haltenptEquilibrarzh使平衡arجعل الشيء متوازناً أو معلقاً

   Synonymes: balanceequilibrateholdsteadysuspend

4. Hold or carry in equilibrium C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУдерживать в равновесииesMantener en equilibriofrtenir en équilibredeIm Gleichgewicht haltenptManter em equilíbriozh保持平衡arالحفاظ على التوازن

   Synonymes: balancehoverpositionsteadysuspend

   Antonymes: destabilizeoverbalanceunbalanceupset

• poised past participle
• poised past simple
• poising present participle
• poises third person singular