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Poised

by rob2018|Published August 23, 2022

DEF: If an object or a part of your body is poised, it is completely still but ready to move at any moment.

EX: 1. The cat is sitting perfectly still, all poised to jump on the bird. 2. The company is poised to make the big changes.

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