posture

ot noun

1. The way a person holds and positions their body.
2. A situation or condition.
3. One's attitude or the social or political position one takes towards an issue or another person.
4. The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.

fe’l verb

1. 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?
2. 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.
3. To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose. to posture oneself; to posture a model