To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
To be of a given weight; to weigh.
To add weight to, to weigh down.
To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.
I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited.
To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.
The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff.
To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.
Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
Ready, prepared.
He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc.
Balanced, in position, equilibrium