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Definition

  • noun: a piece of wood or metal that is set in an upright position into or on the ground especially as a support or marker
  • noun: a piece (as of timber or metal) fixed firmly in an upright position especially as a stay or support
  • verb: to put up (a sign, notice, etc.) so that it can be seen by many people
  • verb: to publish, announce, or advertise by or as if by use of a placard
  • prefix: after or later than
  • prefix: after
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: postal service, mail, pillar

Examples

  • When we lost our cat, we 'posted' (up) signs all over the neighborhood asking if people had seen him.

  • a horse's 'post position' [=the position of a horse in the line of horses at the start of a race]

  • No matter what happens, do not abandon your 'post'. [=do not leave your assigned area]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,ln my opinion, best day of the week.\NWhy is that, Dudley? Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-Because there's no post on Sundays?\N-Right you are, Harry! Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,No post on Sunday. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,It'll fit you well enough. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Go get the post. Go! Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Marge is ill. Ate a funny whelk. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Yours? Who'd be writing to you? (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone