poised

ready to do something, especially in a calm and controlled way

preparado, listo para

• be poised to do sth

Collocations poised for action · poised to strike

• The company is poised to expand into new markets.

  La empresa está lista para expandirse en nuevos mercados.

in a position that shows you are ready to move in any direction, especially when standing or sitting

equilibrado, en posición de

• be poised

Collocations poised on the edge of a cliff · poised to jump

• She stood poised at the starting line.

  Ella se mantuvo en posición en la línea de salida.

calm and controlled, especially when you are about to do something that might be difficult or dangerous

sereno, tranquilo

• be poised

Collocations poised and ready · poised for a challenge

• He was poised to give his speech.

  Él estaba sereno y preparado para dar su discurso.