| 释义 |
Freepost, n.|ˈfriːpəʊst|
Also freepost.
[f. free a. + post n.2]
The name of a post-office service whereby the postal charge on letters sent to an organization, esp. in response to an advertisement or charitable appeal, is borne by the organization itself rather than by the sender.
1970Times 1 Dec. 23/2 The Post Office Corporation announced plans yesterday for a new service, known as Freepost, which will enable customers to write to business firms without paying postage. They will merely write an abbreviated address on an ordinary unstamped envelope and post it. 1971Daily Tel. 5 Oct. 2 (Advt.), You can get your copy fast through the Post Office ‘Freepost’ service. Just put your name on your letterhead and send it to this abbreviated address—no stamp is required. 1987Brit. Med. Jrnl. 11 Apr. 940/2 Each patient was posted a copy of the questionnaire, a covering letter signed by the general practitioner, and a Freepost envelope addressed to the practice. 1990Mountain Nov.–Dec. 7/2 (Advt.), For further information on the Mountain Equipment Extreme range of clothing and stockists, complete the freepost coupon and send.
Hence ˈFreepost v. trans., to send by Freepost.
1972Daily Tel. 20 Jan. 3 (Advt.), Fill it in and Freepost it—today. |