poise/pɔɪz/Third PersonpoisesPresent ParticiplepoisingPast TensepoisedPast Participlepoised1be motionless, in suspensionCopy2cause to be balanced or suspendedCopy3prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficultCopySynonyms: brace4hold or carry in equilibriumCopySynonyms: balance