Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense posts, present participle posting, past tense, past participle posted
1. singular noun [oft byNOUN]
The post is the public service or system by which letters and packages are collected and delivered.
[mainly British]
You'll receive your book through the post.
The winner will be notified by post.
The cheque is in the post.
regional note: in AM, usually use mail
Synonyms: mail, collection, delivery, postal service More Synonyms of post
2. uncountable noun
You can use post to refer to letters and packages that are delivered to you.
[mainly British]
He flipped through the post without opening any of it.
There has been no post in three weeks.
regional note: in AM, usually use mail
Synonyms: correspondence, letters, cards, mail More Synonyms of post
3. uncountable noun
Post is used to refer to an occasion when letters or packages are delivered. For example, first post on a particular day is the first time that things are delivered.
[mainly British]
Entries must arrive by first post next Wednesday.
They just have to wait patiently for the next post.
4. verb
If you post a letter or package, you send it to someone by putting it in a post box or by taking it to a post office.
[mainly British]
If I write a letter, would you post it for me? [VERB noun]
I'm posting you a cheque tonight. [VERB noun noun]
I posted a letter to Stanley saying I was an old Army friend. [VERB noun + to]
Synonyms: send (off), forward, mail, get off More Synonyms of post
Post off means the same as post1.
He'd left me to pack up the mail and post it off. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
All you do is complete and post off a form. [VERBPARTICLE noun]
regional note: in AM, usually use mail
5. verb
If you post notices, signs, or other pieces of information somewhere, you fix them to a wall or board so that everyone can see them.
Officials began posting warning notices. [VERB noun]
She has posted photographs on bulletin boards. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
Synonyms: put up, announce, publish, display More Synonyms of post
Post up means the same as post1.
He has posted a sign up that says 'No Fishing'. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
We post up a set of rules for the house. [VERBPARTICLE noun]
6. verb
If you post information on the internet, you make the information available to other people onthe internet.
[computing]
This list will be posted on Times Online. [beVERB-ed]
Post is also a noun
His internet post about the incident got 20,000 'likes'.
7.
See keep sb posted
More Synonyms of post
post jobs and places
(poʊst)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense posts, present participle posting, past tense, past participle posted
1. countable noun
A post in a company or organization is a job or official position in it, usually one thatinvolves responsibility.
[formal]
She had earlier resigned her post as President Menem's assistant. [+ as]
Sir Peter has held several senior military posts.
[Also + of]
Synonyms: job, place, office, position More Synonyms of post
2. verb [usually passive]
If you are posted somewhere, you are sent there by the organization that you work for and usually workthere for several years.
After training she was posted to Brixton. [beVERB-ed preposition/adverb]
It is normal to spend two or three years working in this country before being postedoverseas. [beVERB-ed preposition/adverb]
Synonyms: station, assign, put, place More Synonyms of post
3. countable noun [usually poss NOUN]
You can use post to refer to the place where a soldier, guard, or other person has been told to remain and to do his or her job.
Quick men, back to your post!
Synonyms: position, place, base, beat More Synonyms of post
4. verb
If a soldier, guard, or other person is posted somewhere, they are told to stand there, in order to supervise an activity or guard a place.
Police have now been posted outside all temples. [beVERB-ed preposition/adverb]
They had to post a signalman at the entrance to the tunnel. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
We have guards posted near the windows. [VERB-ed]
[Also beVERB-ed]
5. See also posting, staging post
post poles
(poʊst)
Word forms: plural posts
1. countable noun
A post is a strong upright pole made of wood or metal that is fixed into the ground.
You have to get eight wooden posts, and drive them into the ground.
The device is fixed to a post.
2. countable noun
A post is the same as a goalpost.
Wimbledon were unlucky not to win after hitting the post twice.
3. singular noun
On a horse-racing track, the post is a pole which marks the finishing point.
4. See also first-past-the-post
5. to pip someone at the post
post-
(poʊst-)
prefix
Post- is used to form words that indicate that something takes place after a particulardate, period, or event.
...the post-1945 era.
...the transition from industrial to post-industrial society.
...post-election euphoria.
post in British English1
(pəʊst)
noun
1.
a length of wood, metal, etc, fixed upright in the ground to serve as a support, marker, point of attachment, etc
2. horse racing
a.
either of two upright poles marking the beginning (starting post) and end (winning post) of a racecourse
b.
the finish of a horse race
3.
any of the main upright supports of a piece of furniture, such as a four-poster bed
verb(transitive)
4. (sometimes foll by up)
to fasten or put up (a notice) in a public place
5.
to announce by means of or as if by means of a poster
to post banns
6.
to publish (a name) on a list
Word origin
Old English, from Latin postis; related to Old High German first ridgepole, Greek pastas colonnade
post in British English2
(pəʊst)
noun
1.
a position to which a person is appointed or elected; appointment; job
2.
a position or station to which a person, such as a sentry, is assigned for duty
3.
a permanent military establishment
4. British
either of two military bugle calls (first post and last post) ordering or giving notice of the time to retire for the night
5. trading post (sense 1), trading post (sense 2)
verb
6. (transitive)
to assign to or station at a particular place or position
7. mainly British
to transfer to a different unit or ship on taking up a new appointment, etc
Word origin
C16: from French poste, from Italian posto, ultimately from Latin pōnere to place
post in British English3
(pəʊst)
noun
1. mainly British
letters, packages, etc, that are transported and delivered by the Post Office; mail
2. mainly British
a single collection or delivery of mail
3. British
an official system of mail delivery
4.
an item of data made publicly available via the internet
5.
(formerly) any of a series of stations furnishing relays of men and horses to deliver mail over a fixed route
6.
a rider who carried mail between such stations
7. British another word for pillar box
8. British short for post office
9.
a size of writing or printing paper, 151⁄4 by 19 inches or 161⁄2 by 21 inches (large post)
10.
any of various book sizes, esp 51⁄4 by 81⁄4 inches (post octavo) and 81⁄4 by 101⁄4 inches (post quarto)
11. by return of post
verb
12. (transitive) mainly British
to send by post
US and Canadian word: mail
13. (transitive)
to make (data) publicly available via the internet
14. (transitive) accounting
a.
to enter (an item) in a ledger
b. (often foll by up)
to compile or enter all paper items in (a ledger)
15. (transitive)
to inform of the latest news (esp in the phrase keep someone posted)
16. (intransitive)
(of a rider) to rise from and reseat oneself in a saddle in time with the motions of a trotting horse; perform a rising trot
17. (intransitive)
(formerly) to travel with relays of post horses
18. archaic
to travel or dispatch with speed; hasten
adverb
19.
with speed; rapidly
20.
by means of post horses
Word origin
C16: via French from Italian poste, from Latin posita something placed, from pōnere to put, place
POST in British English
abbreviation for
point of sales terminal
post- in British English
prefix
1.
after in time or sequence; following; subsequent
postgraduate
2.
behind; posterior to
postorbital
Word origin
from Latin, from post after, behind
Post in American English
(poʊst)
Emily(born Emily Price) 1873-1960; U.S. writer on etiquette
post in American English1
(poʊst)
noun
1.
a piece of wood, metal, etc., usually long and square or cylindrical, set upright to support a building, sign, fence, etc.
2.
anything like this in shape or purpose
3.
any place originally marked by or associated with a post, as the starting point ofa horse race
4. Basketball
a position of an offensive player near the basket
often with the
verb transitive
5.
to put up (a poster, notice, etc.) on (a wall, post, etc.); placard
6.
to announce, publicize, or advertise by posting notices, signs, etc.
post a reward
7. US
to warn persons against trespassing on (grounds, etc.) by posted notices
8.
to put (a name) on a posted or published list
9.
to denounce by a public notice
10. US, Sport
to record (a specified score)
Idioms:
post up
Word origin
ME < OE, akin to Ger pfosten: WGmc loanword < L postis, post, doorpost < *porstis, projection < *por-, akin to for1 + base of stare, to stand
post in American English2
(poʊst)
noun
1.
the place where a soldier, guard, etc. is stationed
2.
a.
a place where a body of troops is stationed; camp
b.
the troops at such a place; garrison
3. US
a local unit of a veterans' organization
4.
a place where a person or group is stationed, as at a machine, a trading booth on a stock exchange floor, etc.
5.
a position, job, or duty to which a person is assigned or appointed
6. US
trading post
7. Army; British
either of two bugle calls (first post and last post) sounded to indicate the time to retire at night: the last post is also sounded atmilitary funerals and remembrance services
verb transitive
8.
to station at or assign to a post
9. British
to appoint to a military or naval command
10. US
to put up or deposit (a bond, etc.)
SIMILAR WORDS: poˈsition
Word origin
Fr poste < It posto < VL *postum, contr. < L positum, neut. pp. of ponere, to place: see position
post in American English3
(poʊst)
noun
1.
a. Obsolete
any of a number of riders or runners posted at intervals to carry mail or messages in relays along a route; postrideror courier
b.
a stage of a post route
c.
a station of a post route
d.
a post horse
2. Chiefly British
a.
(the) mail
b.
a post office
c.
a mailbox
verb intransitive
3. Obsolete
to travel in posts or stages
4.
to travel fast; hasten
5.
to rise and sink back in a saddle in rhythm with the horse's trot
verb transitive
6. Originally
a.
to send by post
b.
to hasten
7. Chiefly British
to mail
8. US
to inform, as of events
usually in the passive voice
9. Accounting
a.
to transfer (an item) from a journal to the ledger
b.
to enter in the correct form and place
c.
to enter all necessary items in (a ledger, etc.)
adverb
10.
by post
11.
speedily
Word origin
Fr poste < It posta, orig., a station, fem. of posto: see post2
post- in American English
(poʊst)
1.
after in time, later (than), following
postnatal, post-obit
2.
after in space, behind
postcava
3.
coming after in time, often as a rejection of or in reaction to
postmodernism
Word origin
L < post, behind, after < *posti < IE *pos, after (prob. < base *apo-, away > L ab) > Gr dial. pos, at
post in Accounting
(poʊst)
Word forms: (present) posts, (past) posted, (perfect) posted, (progressive) posting
verb
(Accounting: Financial statements)
If you post a transaction or result, you report it, or enter it in an account.
Both banks are expected to announce huge further write-downs when they post fourth-quarter results next week.
The stocks of large U.S. companies continued to post tremendous returns as investors poured money into U.S. equities.
If you post a transaction or result, you report it, or enter it in an account.
More idioms containing
post
deaf as a post
from pillar to post
pillar to post
first past the post
pip someone at the post
COBUILD Collocations
post
full-time post
vacant post
Examples of 'post' in a sentence
post
Wijnaldum hit the post and then the next generation played its part.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The committee is looking at posting a security guard close to the houses.
The Sun (2016)
Other universities are receiving fewer or no applications for jobs and research posts that previously would have been in great demand.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They have received advice from the head master not to speak to the press or post anything new on the internet.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One served in the military and worked at the post office, the other was a janitor.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We were unlucky, we hit the post three times.
The Sun (2016)
The striker could have had a hat-trick on another day but saw two more efforts bounce back off a post.
The Sun (2016)
We send them by post to the rest of the UK.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was posted back to his battalion after the prince had finished training.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
There is a different system for lost post.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We should have posted a guard on her.
Iain Gale Man of Honour (2007)
We hit the post three times and had numerous chances.
The Sun (2013)
The ambassadors we send to those posts must be fluent in the language of their assignment.
Christianity Today (2000)
Nominations for the posts open next month.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Just who will make it to the finishing post for this revival?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is filmed and posted online for others to see.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They have banked big payoffs and then moved on to lucrative new posts.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The post could become available again at the end of the season.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We hit the post and deserved something.
The Sun (2008)
These assistant press secretary posts were all advertised.
Brian Hoey AT HOME WITH THE QUEEN: The Inside Story of the Royal Household (2002)
We can only pay our wages by delivering the post that big businesses send.
The Sun (2007)
Suitable courses can be uploaded to the virtual campus and job vacancies are posted.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She posted the letter and forgot about it.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Owners who keep vicious brutes should forfeit their right to receive any post.
The Sun (2011)
Why should we as taxpayers own a post service which is becoming less and less relevant as time goes by?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Many of the summer sidelines brought little profit to the posts but did mean a few dollars for the people.
Edward Beauclerk Maurice THE LAST OF THE GENTLEMEN ADVENTURERS: Coming of Age in the Arctic (2004)
The company recently posted a rise in profits of more than 100 million.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You can hire staff to perform office tasks, such as answering phones and receiving post.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Decide whether you want to sink posts into the ground or use post supports, which are hammered in or bolted on to concrete.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He said: 'With his speed post position is not important.
The Sun (2016)
He took a hold going to post, as he did on leaving the stalls, yet he still had resources for the finish.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Word lists with
post
Social networking terms
In other languages
post
British English: post /pəʊst/ NOUN
stake A post is a strong upright pole fixed into the ground.
The device is fixed to a post.
American English: post stake
Arabic: عَمُود
Brazilian Portuguese: poste
Chinese: 柱子
Croatian: kolac
Czech: kůl
Danish: pæl
Dutch: paal
European Spanish: poste
Finnish: paalu
French: poteau
German: Pfahl
Greek: κολώνα
Italian: posta
Japanese: 柱 stake
Korean: 기둥
Norwegian: påle
Polish: stojak słup
European Portuguese: poste
Romanian: stâlp
Russian: кол
Latin American Spanish: poste
Swedish: post andel
Thai: เสาหลัก
Turkish: direk çit
Ukrainian: стовп
Vietnamese: cọc
British English: post /pəʊst/ NOUN
position A post is a job or official position in a company or organization.
He accepted the post of deputy prime minister.
American English: position position
Arabic: مَنْصِب
Brazilian Portuguese: posto
Chinese: 职位
Croatian: pozicija
Czech: funkce pracovní
Danish: stilling
Dutch: betrekking werk
European Spanish: puesto posición
Finnish: toimi
French: poste travail
German: Posten
Greek: πόστο
Italian: carica incarico
Japanese: 地位 position
Korean: 지위
Norwegian: post plass
Polish: posada pozycja
European Portuguese: posto
Romanian: post
Russian: пост
Latin American Spanish: puesto cargo
Swedish: befattning
Thai: ตำแหน่ง
Turkish: görev pozisyon
Ukrainian: пост
Vietnamese: vị trí
British English: post /pəʊst/ NOUN
mail The post is a system for collecting and delivering letters and parcels.
The winner will receive a letter in the post.
American English: mail mail
Arabic: نِظَامٌ بَرِيدِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: correio
Chinese: 邮件
Croatian: pošta
Czech: pošta dopisy
Danish: post
Dutch: post brieven
European Spanish: correo
Finnish: posti
French: poste courrier
German: Post
Greek: ταχυδρομική υπηρεσία
Italian: posta
Japanese: 郵便 mail
Korean: 우편
Norwegian: post
Polish: poczta korespondencja
European Portuguese: correios
Romanian: poștă
Russian: почтовая служба
Latin American Spanish: correo
Swedish: post
Thai: ไปรษณีย์
Turkish: posta
Ukrainian: пошта
Vietnamese: bưu chính
British English: post /pəʊst/ VERB
letter If you post a letter, you put a stamp on it and send it to someone.
American English: mail
Arabic: يُرسِلُ بِالبَرِيد
Brazilian Portuguese: postar
Chinese: 邮寄
Croatian: poslati poštom
Czech: poslat poštou
Danish: poste
Dutch: posten
European Spanish: mandar por correo
Finnish: postittaa
French: poster envoyer
German: versenden
Greek: ταχυδρομώ
Italian: affigere
Japanese: 郵送する
Korean: 우편으로 보내다
Norwegian: postlegge
Polish: wysłać
European Portuguese: postar
Romanian: a expedia
Russian: посылать по почте
Latin American Spanish: mandar por correo
Swedish: posta
Thai: ส่งจดหมาย
Turkish: postalamak
Ukrainian: відіслати поштою
Vietnamese: gửi bưu điện
British English: post VERB
on Internet If you post information on the Internet, you make the information available to other people on the Internet.
Officials began posting warning notices.
American English: post
Brazilian Portuguese: postar
Chinese: 贴在互联网上
European Spanish: colgar
French: poster
German: stellen
Italian: postare
Japanese: 掲示する
Korean: 인터넷에 글을 올리다
European Portuguese: postar
Latin American Spanish: colgar
British English: post VERB
notice If you post notices, signs, or other pieces of information somewhere, you attach them to a wall or board so that everyone can see them.
Officials began posting warning notices.
American English: post
Brazilian Portuguese: afixar
Chinese: 张贴
European Spanish: pegar
French: afficher
German: aushängen
Italian: affiggere
Japanese: 掲示する
Korean: 게시하다
European Portuguese: afixar
Latin American Spanish: pegar
Chinese translation of 'post'
post
(pəust)
n
(Brit)
the post (= service, system) 邮(郵)政 (yóuzhèng) (= letters, delivery) 邮(郵)件 (yóujiàn) (封, fēng)