Synonyms and antonyms of To change your position in British Thesaurus

balance (verb)

to keep your body steady without falling over

bear yourself ()

to behave or walk or stand in a particular way

bend (verb)

to lean forwards and downwards, or to move the top part of your body forwards and downwards

bend (verb)

if you bend your head or if it bends, you move it forwards and downwards without moving your body downwards

bestride (verb)

literary to stand over something or sit on it, with one leg on each side

bow (verb)

to bend your head forwards so that you are looking down

burrow (verb)

to push your hands or part of your body into or under something

carry yourself ()

to hold or move your body in a particular way

cower (verb)

to move your body down and away from someone or something because you are frightened

crane (verb)

to stretch your neck out to try to see something

crook (verb)

to bend a part of your body inwards, especially your finger

crouch (verb)

to move your body close to the ground by bending your knees and leaning forwards slightly

crouch (verb)

to lean forwards with your head and shoulders bent, especially in order to get closer to something

double over ()

to bend forwards because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot

drape (verb)

to put a part of your body on or over something in a relaxed way

draw yourself up ()

to stand up very straight so that you look as tall as possible, because you want to impress or frighten someone

duck (verb)

to lower your head or head and body quickly, in order to move under something or to avoid being hit

ensconce (verb)

literary if you ensconce yourself or if you are ensconced somewhere, you put yourself into a comfortable or safe position

get down ()

to lower your head and body quickly in order to avoid being hit by something

hitch (verb)

to move a part of your body or something that you are carrying to a higher position

hold (verb)

to put a part of your body into a particular position

hold yourself ()

to sit, stand, or move in a particular way

huddle (verb)

to lie or sit with your arms and legs close to your body because you feel ill, cold, or upset

hug yourself ()

to cross your arms tightly in front of your body

hunch (verb)

to sit or stand with your back and shoulders curved forwards

incline (verb)

formal to move part of your body downwards, especially your head

kneel (verb)

to put one or both knees on the ground

kneel (verb)

to have one or both knees on the ground

lean (verb)

to move your body so it is closer to or further from someone or something, for example by bending at the waist

lever yourself ()

to push yourself into a sitting or standing position with difficulty, for example because you are in pain

lie (verb)

to put yourself in a position in which your body is flat on a surface

lift (verb)

to move a part of your body to a higher position

loll (verb)

if your tongue or your head lolls, it hangs down in an uncontrolled way

melt (verb)

if you melt into or against someone, you relax as they hold you close in a romantic way

move (verb)

to change position, or to make someone or something change position

move over ()

to change your position in order to make space for someone or something else

move up (British)

British to change your position to make space for someone or something

nestle (verb)

to find a comfortable and safe position to be in, or to put someone or something in such a position

open (verb)

to make your fingers straight so that your hand is not closed

pillow (verb)

to rest your head on something soft

resume (verb)

formal to go back and sit or stand in the place where you were sitting or standing previously

roll (verb)

to change the position of your body when you are lying down

scrunch (verb)

to squeeze a part of your body into a different shape

shift (verb)

to move your body or a part of your body slightly, for example because you are bored

slouch (verb)

to sit, walk, or stand with your shoulders bent forwards and your head low so that you look lazy

snuggle (verb)

to put yourself into a warm, comfortable, safe position, for example by sitting with your body against someone else’s body or by sliding your body down under the covers on a bed

square your shoulders ()

to move your shoulders back and make your back straight

squat (verb)

to bend your knees and lower yourself towards the ground so that you balance on your feet

stand on your head/hands ()

to hold your body in an upside down position supported only by your head/hands

stick up (informal)

informal to raise something upwards, especially your arm or hand

stir (verb)

to move slightly after being still for a long time

stoop (verb)

to bend the top half of your body downwards

stoop (verb)

to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forwards and downwards

straddle (verb)

to have one leg on either side of something

strike a pose/an attitude ()

to put your body into a particular position in order to create a particular effect

throw (verb)

to suddenly move your body or a part of your body into a particular position

tuck (verb)

to put an arm, leg, or other part of your body into a position where it is not sticking out or sticking up

turn (verb)

to change the position of your body or head so that you are facing in a different direction

turn aside ()

to turn your head or body away from someone or something so that you are no longer looking at them

turn over ()

to change the position of your body when you are lying or sleeping so that you face the opposite direction

turn your back on ()

to turn your body so that your back is pointing towards someone or something

twist (verb)

to change the position of part of your body so that you face a different direction