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A barrier, railing, or other upright structure enclosing an area
Plural for a paid role or position
“Ralph will retire from his post as a technical administrator after many years of diligent service.”
Plural for a employment vacancy to be filled
“There is an available post as manager of the marketing department should you be interested in applying for it.”
Plural for a physical position or location assigned according to one's duty
“True to his character, Honest George Monk remained grimly at his post unmoved by danger.”
Plural for a long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground
“She latched onto a nearby post for support as the earth trembled beneath her.”
Plural for letters and parcels sent or delivered through the postal system
“I called the post office to find out if my post had been delivered.”
Plural for the postal system by which letters and parcels are sent and delivered
“You will receive the results of your application by post.”
Formally sends out or puts into circulation
“The company would post record profits for the year.”
To arrange for the delivery of, especially by post
“I have several letters I need to post this afternoon.”
To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review
“The band would post billboards all over the city announcing the release of their latest album.”
(often in simple past form "posted") To make acquainted with the details of a subject
“Do keep me posted on any new developments regarding this matter.”
To assign to a specified place for a particular purpose
“The militia would post armed guards around its base to watch for intruders.”
To send to take up an appointment
“The company would post him to various parts of the world to oversee its international projects.”
To write or fill in
“Please post your details on the form provided.”
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