Post

/poʊst/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A piece of mail, or a message or communication sent via the postal system.
I received a post from my friend who lives overseas.
A position of duty or employment.
She was assigned to a post in the foreign office.
A pole or stake used to support something, such as a fence.
The farmer installed a new post for the fence.
verb
To send something, especially a letter or parcel, through the postal system.
I need to post this letter before the last collection.
To publish or display information, especially on the Internet.
She will post the pictures from the event on her blog.

Etymology

From Middle English 'post', from Latin 'postis' meaning 'doorpost, beam'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

post office:
A facility for receiving and sending mail.
post mortem:
A discussion or analysis after an event, especially a failure.
post haste:
With great speed or urgency.

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Slang Meanings

To share information or updates, especially on social media.
I'm going to post a story on my Instagram.
To put something in a prominent or noticeable position.
He posted himself in front of the camera.