execution position
[/ˌɛɡzɪˈkjuːʃən pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: execution positions
posição de execução
1. A physical stance or posture assumed by a person performing a specific task, movement, or action with precision
The athlete assumed the execution position before diving into the pool.
O atleta assumiu a posição de execução antes de mergulhar na piscina.
2. In military or combat contexts, the stance or location from which a soldier or fighter delivers an action or attack
The sniper took the execution position on the rooftop.
O atirador assumiu a posição de execução no telhado.
3. In sports, the proper body alignment required to perform a technique correctly
The gymnast perfected her execution position for the balance beam routine.
A ginasta aperfeiçoou sua posição de execução para a rotina da trave.
4. In capital punishment contexts (historical), the position in which a condemned person is placed before execution
Historical records document the execution position used in medieval times.
Registros históricos documentam a posição de execução usada na Idade Média.
This term is widely used in Brazilian sports training, military instruction, and performance arts. In gymnastics, diving, and martial arts contexts, achieving the correct 'posição de execução' is emphasized as fundamental to safety and success. The term is more formal and technical than colloquial, commonly heard in coaching and instructional settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in execution position
take the execution position
assume the execution position
perfect one's execution position
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