To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?
To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.
To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
to posture oneself; to posture a model
The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.