Definition of «upright stance»

The phrase "upright stance" means to stand or sit straight and tall, with the head held high and the shoulders back.

The more upright stance and some clever interior design affords the new X1 more interior volume than before. (cnet.com)
Its large size in humans is thought to be due to the demands of upright stance and locomotion. (bodybuilding-wizard.com)
The car has an altogether more upright stance when seen alongside other BMW SUVs. (overdrive.in)
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