poised adjective
1 not used before a noun : not moving but ready to move
▪ The actors were poised on the stage, ready for the curtain to come up. ▪ She held the pencil poised over/above the paper. 2 not used before a noun : ready or prepared for something
▪ The company is poised for success. ▪ She seemed poised to take on the leadership of the country. ▪ He is now poised to become the next big star in country music. 3 not used before a noun : in a state, place, or situation that is between two different or opposite things
▪ a city poised between the mountains and the sea ▪ a group of people poised between hope and fear 4 [more poised; most poised] : having or showing a calm, confident manner
▪ a very poised young woman
▪ The actors were poised on the stage, ready for the curtain to come up. ▪ She held the pencil poised over/above the paper.
▪ The company is poised for success. ▪ She seemed poised to take on the leadership of the country. ▪ He is now poised to become the next big star in country music.
▪ a city poised between the mountains and the sea ▪ a group of people poised between hope and fear
▪ a very poised young woman
