Poise themselves for verb phrase
To steady or get ready for upcoming events
I poised my self for my mother's criticism when I knew I'd failed the final test.
Josh poised himself for the impact and survived luckily.
They've poised themselves for any unexpected news.
To be mentally and emotionally prepared to endure someone or something
To spend time learning a lot about a subject or a topic, particularly before a meeting, a speech that you have to express your opinions on that subject or topic.
Used to describe preparing for any problems that may happen.
The verb "poise" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him