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单词 post
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post ​‌‌‌

​noun
UK /pəʊst/
Other entries for this word
post verb
post
post- prefix
by post phrase
post off phrasal verb
post up phrasal verb
Post-it
post-nup noun
post-op adjective
post-war adjective
post-fact adjective
post-free adverb
cross-post verb
post office noun
post-truth adjective
post-prandial adjective
staging post noun
trading post noun
winning post noun
listening post noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
singularpost
pluralposts
DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    uncountable ​Britishthe letters and parcels that are delivered to someone

    There was no post for you today.

    Synonyms and related words
    The post office and post
    mail
    mailbag
    parcel
    1. 1a
      ​Britishthe process of collecting letters from a postbox or post office

      What time does the next post go?

      catch/miss the post (=to get/fail to get something collected):

      I just caught the last post.

      Synonyms and related words
      Equipment and services connected with the post office
      franking machine
      letterbox
      mailbag
    2. 1b
      the process of delivering letters to someone’s house
      first/second post:

      The letter I was waiting for wasn’t in the first post.

      Synonyms and related words
      Relating to sending or taking
      delivery
      referral
      consignment
    3. 1c

      the post

      ​Britishthe system in the UK for collecting, carrying, and delivering letters and parcels

      I never send anything valuable through the post.

      Never believe anyone who tells you ‘The cheque is in the post’!

      Synonyms and related words
      Ways of sending letters and parcels
      airmail
      by hand
      by post
  2. 2
    countable a strong thick pole made of wood or metal that is put upright in the ground, used as part of a fence, gate etc
    Synonyms and related words
    Frames and supports for structures
    frame
    foundation
    support
    1. 2a

      post

      or

      goalpost

      one of the two tall upright pieces of wood that a player runs between or tries to get a ball between in games such as football

      His first shot hit the post.

      Synonyms and related words
      Sports fields and parts of sports fields
      all-seater
      the area
      AstroTurf
    2. 2b
      one of two upright poles that show where a horse race begins or ends

      the winning post

      Synonyms and related words
      Equipment for horse riding, racing and training
      bit
      blinkers
      bridle
  3. 3
    countable ​Britisha job, especially one with a lot of responsibility

    My father has held full-time teaching posts at several universities.

    The Prime Minister appointed her to the post of ambassador.

    take up a post (=start to work in a job):

    She took up her post as the new director last April.

    fill a post (=to employ someone):

    The company has now decided to fill this post on a permanent basis.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words relating to jobs and work
    a good/smart/clever career move
    appointment
    background
  4. 4
    countable ​computinga piece of writing that is published on the internet

    Thank you for this brilliant post!

    post about:

    I wrote a blog post about this yesterday.

    Synonyms and related words
    The internet
    access number
    account name
    address
  5. 5

    stand a post

    to stand guardSubmitted from:
    United Kingdom on 28/09/2019
    Open Dictionary - September2019
phrases
by post
first past the post

post ​‌

​noun
US /poʊst/
Other entries for this word
post verb
post
post- prefix
post off phrasal verb
Post-it
post-nup noun
post-op adjective
post-fact adjective
cross-post verb
parcel post noun
post bellum adjective
post office noun
post-truth adjective
post-prandial adjective
trading post noun
winning post noun
listening post noun
observation post noun
post-production adjective
post office box noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
singularpost
pluralposts
  1. 1
    countable a strong thick pole made of wood or metal that is put upright in the ground, used as part of a fence, gate, etc.
    Synonyms and related words
    Frames and supports for structures
    frame
    foundation
    support
    1. 1a

      post

      or

      goalpost

      one of the two tall upright poles that a player tries to get a ball between in games such as soccer and football

      His first kick hit the post.

      Synonyms and related words
      Sports fields and parts of sports fields
      alley
      AstroTurf
      backstop
    2. 1b
      one of two upright poles that show where a horse race begins or ends

      the winning post

      Synonyms and related words
      Equipment for horse riding, racing and training
      bit
      blinders
      bridle
  2. 2
    countable a place where a large group of people in an army, navy, or air force work
    Synonyms and related words
    The armed forces and armies
    airborne
    air force
    air power
    1. 2a
      a place where a soldier or guard must remain in order to do their job

      He was at his post at the gate from midnight until 3:00 a.m.

      Synonyms and related words
      General words relating to army life
      base
      billet
      bust
  3. 3
    countable ​Americana local organization of people who have been in the military
    Synonyms and related words
    Veterans and civilians
    civil
    civilian
    civilian
  4. 4
    countable ​computinga piece of writing that is published on the internet

    Thank you for this brilliant post!

    post about:

    I wrote a blog post about this yesterday.

    Synonyms and related words
    The internet
    access number
    account name
    address
  5. 5
    uncountable ​Britishthe mail
    Synonyms and related words
    The post office and post
    mail
    mailbag
    parcel
  6. 6

    stand a post

    to stand guardSubmitted from:
    United Kingdom on 28/09/2019
    Open Dictionary - September2019
phrases
first past the post

post ​‌‌

​verb
UK /pəʊst/
Other entries for this word
post noun
post- prefix
by post phrase
post off phrasal verb
post up phrasal verb
Post-it
post-nup noun
post-op adjective
post-war adjective
post-fact adjective
post-free adverb
cross-post verb
post office noun
post-truth adjective
post-prandial adjective
staging post noun
trading post noun
winning post noun
listening post noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theypost
he/she/itposts
present participleposting
past tenseposted
past participleposted
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1

    post

    or

    post off

    transitive to send a letter or parcel to someone in the post. The usual American word is mail.
    Synonyms and related words
    To send something somewhere
    send
    post
    ship
  2. 2

    post

    or

    post up

    transitive to put information or a message where the public can see it, for example on a wall

    The menu and prices are posted outside the door.

    Synonyms and related words
    To give information to many people
    announce
    disclose
    broadcast
    1. 2a
      intransitive/transitive ​computingto put writing or images online where other people can see them

      New job openings are posted every day on their website.

      I’ve been wanting to post about this for a while now.

      The Navy posted a video on YouTube showing preparations for the storm.

      Synonyms and related words
      To use the internet
      blog
      bookmark
      browse
  3. 3
    transitive to send someone to a place to guard it or to watch who arrives and leaves

    Extra guards were posted at the border crossing.

    Synonyms and related words
    To send someone somewhere
    send
    ship
    relocate
    1. 3a
      transitive to send someone to another country or place to work for the government or a company, or for duty in the armed forces

      He was then posted to 22 Squadron.

      Synonyms and related words
      To send someone somewhere
      send
      ship
      relocate
phrases
keep someone posted
phrasal verbs
post off
post up

post ​‌

​verb
US /poʊst/
Other entries for this word
post noun
post- prefix
post off phrasal verb
Post-it
post-nup noun
post-op adjective
post-fact adjective
cross-post verb
parcel post noun
post bellum adjective
post office noun
post-truth adjective
post-prandial adjective
trading post noun
winning post noun
listening post noun
observation post noun
post-production adjective
post office box noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theypost
he/she/itposts
present participleposting
past tenseposted
past participleposted
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1

    post

    or

    post up

    transitive to put information or a message where the public can see it, for example on a wall

    The menu and prices are posted outside the door.

    Synonyms and related words
    To give information to many people
    announce
    disclose
    broadcast
    1. 1a
      intransitive/transitive ​computingto put writing or images online where other people can see them

      New job openings are posted every day on their website.

      I’ve been wanting to post about this for a while now.

      The Navy posted a video on YouTube showing preparations for the storm.

      Synonyms and related words
      To use the internet
      blog
      bookmark
      browse
  2. 2
    transitive to send someone to a place to guard it or to watch who arrives and leaves

    Extra guards were posted at the border.

    Synonyms and related words
    To send someone somewhere
    send
    ship
    relocate
    1. 2a
      transitive to send someone to another country or place to work for the government or a company, or for duty in the military
      Synonyms and related words
      To send someone somewhere
      send
      ship
      relocate
  3. 3
    ​Britishto mail a letter or package to someone
    Synonyms and related words
    To send something somewhere
    send
    ship
    send out
phrases
keep someone posted
phrasal verbs
post off
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