poser — meaning in English
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English meaning
- appoint verb To choose someone officially for a job or role.
- ask verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- bug noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
- land noun The solid, dry part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to sea or sky.
- lay verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
- place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
- pose verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
- prop noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
- put verb To move something into a particular place or position.
- set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
- wiretap noun A hidden device attached to a phone line or communication system to secretly listen in on conversations.
Senses
poser is used for these senses in English:
- appoint (transitive, legal) To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).
- appoint (obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.
- ask (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
- bug (transitive) To install an electronic listening device or devices in.
- land (intransitive) To descend to a surface, especially from the air.
- land (transitive) To bring to land.
- lay To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
- place (ergative) To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).
appoint — full definition
- verb To choose someone officially for a job or role.
- verb To set or fix a time or place for something, such as a meeting.
ask — full definition
- verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
- verb To invite someone.
- noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
- noun The price a seller is asking for something.