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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

  • (..) Write your complaint. Take your father to the medical examiner. If he's hurt get a report. What happens to our complaint? Sign this and leave. You have to post bail. What for? You're charged with murder. I can't let you leave. The blood money is forty million. How am I going to post bail? (..)
    2011 A Separation
  • (..) I'll call you back. Bye. Her husband's last name is Samadi. Razieh Asnaqi? Is she in her thirties? She had surgery. She's in post-op. Why surgery? She had a miscarriage. Is she OK now? Hello? Hold. Yes. (..)
    2011 A Separation