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pose · verb

/poʊz/Full view

pose a danger/problem/threat, etc.

C1 to cause a problem

Dictionary example:

A lot of these chemicals pose very real threats to our health.

Learner example:

I hope everyone agrees with me that the new types of communication do not pose a threat to face-to-face communication, but probably [reinforce] it. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)

pose

C1 I to stay in a particular position so that someone can paint or photograph you

Dictionary example:

The two leaders posed for photographs outside the White House.

Learner example:

The tourists are allowed to touch the seals, and the seals are willing to pose for the photographs. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Danish)

pose a/the question

C2 to ask a question

Dictionary example:

It was left to Grazia to pose the question of how the project was to be funded.

Learner example:

For instance, you can pose a question concerning music to your listeners and the person who is going to call first to answer - correctly of course - will gain a small sum of money. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)

pose as sb

C2 to pretend that you are someone else

Dictionary example:

He got into her house by posing as an electrician.

Learner example:

Roman, posing as his friend, even lends him some money, which of course Chen loses as well. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Dutch)