posture

Everyday

1. Posture is the way you hold your body when you stand, sit or walk. tree →
2. Posture can also mean the attitude someone shows towards something. tree →

In the lessons

In PE and health lessons children learn that good posture (straight back, shoulders relaxed, feet flat) helps the back and breathing; slouching over screens can cause aches. In stories posture tells how a character feels: a slumped posture shows sadness, an upright one shows confidence. Phrases: good posture, bad posture, sit up straight, improve your posture.

Examples

• Sit up straight — good posture protects your back. tree →
• His tired posture showed he had had a long day. tree →
• Carrying a heavy bag on one shoulder is bad for your posture. tree →
• Dancers work hard on their posture. tree →
• Check your posture when you use a laptop. tree →
• The cat's posture changed when it saw the dog. tree →
• Arden was long in this posture when he died; but though he was dead Naois would not let him go. tree →

Note

Mostly uncountable: «good posture». Do not confuse with «pasture» (a field of grass for animals) or «poster». Good posture is about a natural, balanced position, not being stiff.