1 [VN] to create a threat, problem, etc. that has to be dealt with:
to pose a threat / challenge / danger / risk * The task poses no special problems.
2 [VN] ~ a question (formal) to ask a question, especially one that needs serious thought
3 [V] ~ (for sb/sth) to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed:
The delegates posed for a group photograph. * They posed briefly for photographs before driving off.
4 [V] ~ as sb to pretend to be sb in order to deceive other people:
The gang entered the building posing as workmen.
5 [V] (usually used in the progressive tenses) (disapproving) to dress or behave in a way that is intended to impress other people:
I saw him out posing in his new sports car.
Part of speech: noun
1 a particular position in which sb stands, sits, etc., especially in order to be painted, drawn or photographed:
a stiff / dramatic pose * He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. * I can't hold this pose much longer!
2 (disapproving) a way of behaving that is not sincere and is only intended to impress other people:
This show of concern is just a pose.
IDIOMS see STRIKEv.
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