Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with posture in American Collocation
upright
She should sit in an upright posture, with the chair supporting her lower back.
standing or sitting
I slowly raised myself into a sitting posture.
lying down
In the painting the Bishop is represented in a recumbent posture, dressed in his robes.
good or comfortable
You need to pay attention to correct posture.
The comfortable, arched shape holds your hand in a natural resting posture.
not good or comfortable
There were ceramic figurines of ballet dancers in various contorted postures.
Poor posture and unsuitable seating often result in back, neck or shoulder pain.
bent
The woman’s great age can be guessed from her hunched posture and wrinkled face.
not moving
The photograph, judging by the static postures of the figures, is a reconstruction after the event.
typical
Weight gain at the front of the body encourages the characteristic posture adopted by most pregnant women.
of the body
Humans have certain bodily postures that we associate with aggression.
take up a posture
Your physiotherapist will help you to adopt good posture.
change your posture
Before you step out, adjust your posture – knees bent, body straight.
keep or return to the same posture
The guard waved them through and resumed his posture of vigilance.