Poised
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪzd/
Poised (adjective)
- calm and ready to do something or deal with a situation.
- in a position where you are balanced and not likely to fall.
- ready to happen or likely to happen soon.
Examples
- She remained poised during the interview.
- He was poised to answer any questions.
Common collocations: poised response, poised demeanor, poised position, poised balance, poised to strike