posture

US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
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1.

the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting

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Good posture is important for spinal health.
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He maintained an upright posture throughout the meeting.
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stancebearingcarriageattitudeposition
2.

a particular approach or attitude toward something

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The company adopted an aggressive posture in the market.
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His defensive posture made it difficult to have an open discussion.
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attitudestanceapproachpositiondisposition
1.

to behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead people

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He tends to posture for the cameras.
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Politicians often posture during election campaigns.
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posegrandstandstrutshow offbluff