stance
noun [ C ]
uk/stæns/ usa particular way of thinking about something, especially when those opinions are expressed publicly or officially:
an ethical/fiscal/moral stance
a stance against/on/towards sth The government took a tough stance against terrorism.
adopt/take a stance
change/alter/maintain a stance
an aggressive/defensive/tough stance
an official/political/public stance
FINANCE
the way in which investors behave that shows whether or not they are confident about the profit they can make:
Fund managers can take a defensive stance in times of market uncertainty.
a bearish/bullish stance