Strike a pose Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpoʊz
STRYK-uh-POHZ
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈəʊz
STRYK-uh-POHZ
Definition
To deliberately position your body or stand in a specific way for a photo, to show off, or to attract attention.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with cameras and in fashion. Suggests intentional, sometimes dramatic or playful posing. Informal and common in speaking. Not used for unplanned natural movements.
Spanish: adoptar una postura - posarPortuguese (BR): fazer uma posePortuguese (PT): fazer uma poseChinese (Simplified): 摆姿势Chinese (Traditional): 擺姿勢Hindi: पोज़ देनाArabic: اتخذ وضعية (للتصوير)Bengali: পোজ দেওয়া - ভঙ্গি নেওয়াRussian: принять позу - позироватьJapanese: ポーズをとるVietnamese: tạo dángKorean: 포즈를 취하다Turkish: poz vermekUrdu: پوز دیناIndonesian: berpose
Example Sentences
The model strikes a pose for the camera.
basic
Can you strike a pose for the photo?
basic
The children love to strike a pose when playing dress-up.
basic
He always strikes a pose like a movie star.
natural
Before the selfie, everyone quickly struck a pose.
natural
She loves to strike a pose whenever there is a camera around.
natural