poised

poised
UK [pɔɪzd] / US adjective
1)
a) about to do or achieve something after preparing for it

Liverpool appear poised for victory in the championship match.

Japan was poised to become the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam.

b) waiting in a position where you can make a movement as soon as you need to

Two guards stood poised with their hands on their guns.

2) behaving in a controlled and relaxed way, even in difficult situations

The shy little girl has grown into a poised young woman.

3) affected by two things that are opposites

Rachel appeared to be poised between laughter and tears.


English dictionary. 2014.

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