26984 words

stance

6 definitions • 12 examples
1
a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion:

Examples:

The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known.
2
a particular way of standing:

Examples:

Jenny took up a stance with her feet slightly apart, ready to catch the ball.
3
an opinion about something, esp. one that is publicly expressed:

Examples:

The governor’s stance on the issue of tax cuts is well known.
4
a way of standing:

Examples:

He had the stance of a baseball player focusing on the ball.
5
a particular way of thinking about something, especially when those opinions are expressed publicly or officially:

Examples:

an ethical/fiscal/moral stance
a stance against/on/towards sth The government took a tough stance against terrorism.
adopt/take a stance
change/alter/maintain a stance
6
the way in which investors behave that shows whether or not they are confident about the profit they can make:

Examples:

Fund managers can take a defensive stance in times of market uncertainty.
a bearish/bullish stance

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