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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

  • (..) have many lines, Bill. Everything is online. #Hi, Randy! Hi, guys. And how are you two? #I'm going forward. - I post this. Are you okay, honey? - Yes. - And you, champ? - I'm fine. What good! #On my way! (..)
    2014 Boyhood
  • (..) The impact has created a cloud of debris orbiting at twenty thousand miles per hour. Current debris orbit does not overlap with your trajectory. We'll keep you posted on any developments. - Copy that, Houston. Should we... Should we be worried? - No, let's let the boys down there worry for us. (..)
    2013 Gravity
  • (..) Breathe! Scully, can you breathe? Cold... - I'm cold... - I'll get you out. Abandon your posts! Evacuate! - What's happened? - It's all going to hell! - What about Mulder? - He won't make it. We gotta keep movin'. (..)
    1998 The X Files