poised

language: pt

definitions

  1. adjective
    balanced, steady, or ready to move; calm and confident
    pt: equilibrado; calmo
  2. verb
    to balance or position carefully
    pt: equilibrar; posicionar

examples

  1. He was poised for action.

    Ele estava pronto.

  2. The artist poised the vase.

    O artista colocou o vaso.