Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pose-a-challenge
Verb Phrase
/poʊz ə ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
Definition
To create a situation or task that is difficult and requires effort to overcome.
Examples
- Starting a new job can pose a challenge for many people.
- The unexpected questions in the exam posed a challenge to the students.
- Learning a new language can pose a challenge, but it is also rewarding.
Meaning
When something poses a challenge, it presents obstacles or difficulties that test one’s abilities and resources.
Synonyms
- Present a difficulty
- Offer a challenge
- Pose an obstacle
- Cause a problem
