Poised

Full definition of poised

Adjective

1. Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
2. Ready, prepared.He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc.
• 2011, September 29, Tom Rostance, Stoke 2 - 1 Besiktas, A free-kick from Matthew Etherington caused more confusion on the stroke of half-time but Mehmet Aurelio was able to hook the ball clear with Cameron Jerome poised to strike.