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Hold That Pose: Meaning, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：stay still for a photo (Hold that pose)
Hold that pose
/hoʊld ðæt poʊz/
phrase
A phrase used to tell someone to stop moving and keep their body position, especially for a photo.
stay still for a photo
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/steɪ stɪl fɔːr ə ˈfoʊtoʊ/
phrase
A direct instruction for someone to stop moving and keep their current body position, typically used when taking a photograph to ensure a clear and well-composed image.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Hold (keep) + that (specific) + pose (body position).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a photographer: 'Hold that pose!' Freeze like a statue for the perfect shot.
📖 Example
As I raised my camera, my friend made a funny face near the waterfall, so I quickly said, "Hold that pose! This is perfect!"
As I raised my camera, my friend made a funny face near the waterfall, so I quickly said, "Hold that pose! This is perfect!"
🔗 Collocations
hold that pose for a photo – Keep your position still while a picture is taken
hold that pose perfectly – Remain motionless in an ideal position
hold that pose until I say – Stay in that position until given a signal to move
🔄 Synonyms
freeze (verb) – To stop moving completely, often used in photography or as a command
stay still (phrase) – To remain motionless in the same position
don't move (phrase) – A command to keep the current posture without any change
🚫 Antonyms
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from 19th-century photography, the phrase instructs subjects to remain motionless for a clear image. It later spread to daily speech for maintaining a stance.
Meaning 2：maintain your opinion or approach (Hold that pose)
Hold that pose
/hoʊld ðæt poʊz/
phrase
A figurative way to say "keep your current opinion or way of doing things, don't change it."
maintain your opinion or approach
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/meɪnˈteɪn jɔːr əˈpɪnjən ɔːr əˈproʊtʃ/
phrase
A figurative expression used to encourage someone to keep their current viewpoint, decision, or method unchanged, especially when facing pressure to alter it.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
During our team meeting, when others suggested changing the whole plan, Lily firmly said we should hold that pose and trust our original research.
During our team meeting, when others suggested changing the whole plan, Lily firmly said we should hold that pose and trust our original research.
🔗 Collocations
hold that pose in a debate – Maintain your argument or stance during a discussion
hold that pose against pressure – Keep your position despite external influence
hold that pose on policy – Refuse to change your stance regarding a rule or plan
🔄 Synonyms
stand firm (phrase) – To refuse to change your opinion or position
stick to one's guns (phrase) – To maintain one's viewpoint despite opposition
hold one's ground (phrase) – To keep one's position without yielding
🚫 Antonyms
change one's mind (phrase) – To adopt a different opinion or decision
give in (phrase) – To yield to pressure or persuasion
compromise (verb) – To reach a settlement by making concessions
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