strike a pose; make a public appearance; declare one's position
Meanings
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strike a dramatic pose
technicalA performance technique in traditional Chinese opera and dance where the actor freezes in a stylized pose to highlight the character's emotion or punctuate the action.
The martial arts male lead's brilliant pose earned a thunderous applause.
At the end of the dance, all the performers struck a collective pose.
verb
make a public appearance; debut
neutralUsed for people, especially celebrities, athletes, or new products making their first or highly anticipated public appearance or performance.
The national women's volleyball team, having just concluded their winter training, made their first public appearance tonight at the Fujian Provincial Stadium.
This new smartphone will be officially launched at next month's press conference.
verb
declare one's position; take a stand
neutralUsed in contexts like politics, debates, or important decisions where one makes their stance or opinion clear to the public.
At the critical moment, he must take a stand and clearly state which side he supports.
The candidate will formally unveil his economic policies in tomorrow's debate.