be poised for — to be ready and likely to do something, especially something important or significant, very soon
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: to be ready and likely to do something, especially something important or significant, very soon
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˈpɔɪzd fɔːr/
Example Sentences
- After eating three burgers, my stomach was poised for an explosion.
- The government is poised for reform in the public sector next year.
- My cat was poised for attack the moment I opened the treat bag.
be poised for
ADJECTIVE[/bi ˈpɔɪzd fɔːr/]
to be ready and likely to do something, especially something important or significant, very soon
The sprinter is poised for the starting gun, every muscle ready to explode.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'pois' (weight) and Latin 'pensare' (to weigh), originally meaning balanced position, extended to mean 'ready stance'
Breakdown
poise (balanced posture) + -d (adjective suffix) + for (directional preposition)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After eating three burgers, my stomach was poised for an explosion.”
“The government is poised for reform in the public sector next year.”
“My cat was poised for attack the moment I opened the treat bag.”
“The candidate is poised for victory according to the latest polls.”
“With his finger poised for the doorbell, he suddenly forgot why he came.”
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