Poised for Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɔɪzd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
POYZD for
pˈɔɪzd/ /fˈɔː
POYZD faw
Definition
Ready and in the right position to do something or for something to happen, usually something significant or important.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and business English. Usually followed by a noun or verb (e.g., 'poised for growth', 'poised for success'). Implies readiness and anticipation. Often appears in news and reports.
Spanish: preparado para - listo paraPortuguese (BR): pronto para - preparado paraPortuguese (PT): pronto para - preparado paraChinese (Simplified): 准备好（做某事） - 蓄势待发Chinese (Traditional): 準備好（做某事） - 蓄勢待發Hindi: तैयार होना - तैयार होने की स्थिति मेंArabic: مستعد لـ - جاهز لـBengali: প্রস্তুত - অপেক্ষমাণRussian: готов - на порогеJapanese: 準備ができているVietnamese: sẵn sàngKorean: 준비가 된 - 임박한Turkish: hazırUrdu: تیارIndonesian: siap
Example Sentences
The company is poised for expansion this year.
basic
She was poised for her big interview.
basic
The team is poised for victory.
basic
After months of practice, he's poised for a breakthrough.
natural
Markets are poised for major changes tomorrow.
natural
With all the preparations done, we're poised for takeoff.
natural