Post
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British pronunciation/pˈə‍ʊst/
American pronunciation/ˈpoʊst/

Definition & Meaning of "post"

Post
01

a specific occasion during the day when letters, packages, and other mail are collected or delivered by postal workers

post definition and meaning
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the official service or system responsible for delivering letters, parcels, and other mail to their intended recipients

the post definition and meaning
03

a piece of writing, image, etc. published online, usually on a social media website or application, or a blog

post definition and meaning
04

a job, position, or role, often within an organization or a company

05

a sturdy pole made of metal or timber that is dug into the ground to be used as a marker or support something

What is a "post"?

A post is a vertical, often sturdy, structure used to support or anchor something, such as a fence, sign, or a piece of equipment. Posts can be made from materials like wood, metal, or concrete and are typically driven into the ground or secured in place. They are used in various applications, from holding up fences or gates to providing support for structures like pergolas or flagpoles. Posts are an essential component in many construction and outdoor projects, offering stability and strength to the objects they support.

06

a specific location where someone is required to be on duty

07

a military force or unit that is stationed at a permanent position or camp, often for the purpose of providing security or support for a specific area or mission

08

a specific location where a soldier, police officer, or other security personnel is stationed for a period of time, often for the purpose of providing security or surveillance

09

the letters, parcels, and other mail that are sent or delivered through the official postal service or system

10

the individual or vehicle responsible for carrying and delivering mail, such as a postal worker on foot or a mail truck

11

the starting or finishing point of a race, particularly a horse race, which is often marked by a pole or other vertical marker

12

the vertical bar or beam that serves as one of the two upright supports for the crossbar in sports such as football, soccer, and field hockey

13

the stage after filming where editing, sound mixing, and visual effects are added

14

United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960)

15

United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935)

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United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914)

to post
01

to publish an image, video, text, or other form of content on to the Internet, particularly on social media

Transitive: to post content on social media
to post definition and meaning
02

to send something to a specific place or recipient

Ditransitive: to post sth to sb
Transitive: to post sth somewhere
to post definition and meaning
03

to publish, display, or make available online or in a physical location for others to see or read

Transitive: to post a notice or piece of information
04

to assign or transfer an individual to a specific location or position for official duties or responsibilities

Transitive: to post sb somewhere
05

to assign an individual, especially a soldier or police officer, to a specific location or position for duties, surveillance, or security purposes

Transitive: to post a soldier or officer somewhere
06

to publicly accuse, shame, or denounce someone or something

Transitive: to post sb/sth | to post sb/sth for sth
07

to move up and down rhythmically in the saddle, synchronized with the horse's trot

Intransitive
08

to transfer or record financial transactions from a primary record like a journal or daybook to a ledger

Transitive: to post financial transactions
09

to officially enter or list a name for a particular purpose, such as for service, promotion, or assignment

Transitive: to post someone's name for a purpose | to post someone's name
01

used to indicate a position or time that comes after or later than another

post

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impost

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impost

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postal

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postal

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Example
The morning post arrived earlier than usual today.
The company sends out invoices with the afternoon post.
The shop closes at 5 p.m., just after the evening post.
They haven’t received their monthly bills in the latest post.
I’m waiting for the post to see if my parcel has arrived.
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