pose

Everyday

1. To pose means to stay still in a special position for a photo or a picture. tree →
2. A pose is a way of standing or sitting, especially for a photo or drawing. tree →
3. To pose a question or a problem means to ask it or cause it. tree →
4. To pose as someone means to pretend to be them. tree →

In the lessons

In art lessons a model holds a pose while others draw. In everyday life we pose for photos. In maths and science teachers «pose a question». In safety: someone may pose as a delivery driver or a friend online to trick people, so check who people really are. Phrases: pose for a photo, strike a pose, pose a threat, pose a problem, pose as.

Examples

• We posed for a photo in front of the waterfall. tree →
• The model held the same pose for ten minutes. tree →
• Strike a funny pose! tree →
• The teacher posed a tricky question. tree →
• Ice on the road poses a danger to drivers. tree →
• The thief posed as a window cleaner. tree →
• My cat posed on the windowsill like a statue. tree →

Note

Past: posed, -ing: posing (drop the e). «Pose a threat/risk/danger» is a formal phrase. Do not confuse with «pause» (stop for a moment), which sounds different. «Posing as» means pretending — a warning sign in safety lessons.