pose as

phrasal verb

Definition of pose as

: to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people

She posed as a student to get free admission to the museum.

undercover cops posing as drug dealers

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pose play

: to set forth or offer for attention or consideration
: to come to attention as : present
: to put or set in place

: a sustained posture
: an attitude, role, or characteristic assumed for effect

: puzzle, baffle

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