pose
word
/ˈpoʊz/
pohz
/pˈəʊz/
pohz
Definition
To pose means to sit or stand in a particular position, especially for a photo or painting. It can also mean to present or create something such as a question, problem, or threat.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'pose for a photo' and 'pose a question/problem/threat'. In everyday speech, the 'photo' meaning is common; in formal or news language, the 'present/create' meaning is very common. Don't confuse it with 'post'.
Spanish: posar - plantear (problema/pregunta)Portuguese (BR): fazer pose - representar (risco/pergunta)Portuguese (PT): fazer pose - colocar (questão/problema)Chinese (Simplified): 摆姿势 - 提出（问题/挑战）Chinese (Traditional): 擺姿勢 - 提出（問題/挑戰）Hindi: मुद्रा बनाना - प्रस्तुत करना (प्रश्न/समस्या)Arabic: يتخذ وضعية - يطرح (سؤالًا/مشكلةً)Bengali: ভঙ্গিমা করা - উপস্থাপন করাRussian: позировать - представлять (опасность, проблему)Japanese: ポーズをとる - 提起するVietnamese: tạo dáng - đưa ra (vấn đề, câu hỏi)Korean: 자세를 취하다 - 제기하다Turkish: poz vermek - ortaya koymak (soru, sorun, tehdit)Urdu: پوز دینا - پیش کرنا (سوال، مسئلہ)Indonesian: berpose - menimbulkan (masalah, ancaman)
Example Sentences
She posed for a picture in the park.
basic
The sign says the dog does not pose a danger.
basic
Can I pose a question?
basic
Everyone was trying to pose like a model at the wedding.
natural
That old bridge could pose a serious risk in a storm.
natural
Let me pose this a different way so it's clearer.
natural