post

n. a long, strong piece of wood or metal that is fixed upright in the ground.

n. a long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground to serve as a support or marker.

“The horse was tied to a wooden post outside the stable.”

“The boundary was clearly marked by a series of concrete posts connected by heavy iron chains.”

n. the system used for sending and delivering letters and parcels.

n. the official system for the collection and delivery of letters and parcels; often used with the definite article.

“I sent the birthday card by post so it would arrive on time.”

“The documents were delayed in the post due to a national strike by the sorting office workers.”

British English

n. a piece of writing, an image, or a video that you share on a website or social media.

n. a digital message, image, or other piece of content published in an online forum, blog, or social media platform.

“She shared a post about her holiday and got many likes.”

“The influencer's latest post sparked a heated debate in the comments section regarding environmental ethics.”

n. a job or a specific position in a company or organization.

n. an appointed position of employment or a specific station of duty.

“He applied for a teaching post at the local university.”

“After years of service in the field, she was finally offered a senior administrative post at the headquarters in Geneva.”

Formal

v. to send a letter or package using the mail service.

v. to deposit a piece of mail into the postal system for delivery.

“Don't forget to post that letter on your way to work.”

“The application must be posted by midnight to be considered valid for the current recruitment cycle.”

British English

v. to put information, photos, or videos on the internet for others to see.

v. to upload or publish content to a digital platform or social network.

“I will post the photos from the party tomorrow morning.”

“The company regularly posts updates regarding their sustainability goals to maintain transparency with shareholders.”

v. to put a sign or notice on a wall so that everyone can see it.

v. to display a notice or announcement in a public place for general observation.

“The school posted the exam results on the main bulletin board.”

“The authorities posted warnings throughout the park after several sightings of aggressive wildlife near the trails.”

prep. happening after a specific event or time.

prep. occurring after or subsequent to a specified event, often used in academic or technical contexts.

“The country saw many changes in the post-war period.”

“The study focuses on the psychological development of children in the post-divorce family structure.”

Academic · Formal