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1. ready to act: fully prepared or in position and about to do something
 We are now poised to take over the company.
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2. ready to move: motionless and balanced or suspended in the air, often just before or in the midst of an action
 a bird poised on a branch
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3. composed: calm, self-assured, and dignified
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4. in danger of something: teetering on the edge of a sudden change
 stock prices seemingly poised to rise
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