Post (Noun)
Meaning 1
The position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The guard took his post at the entrance to the compound.
- She was assigned to stand post at the corner of the two streets.
- The soldier was relieved at his post by a colleague after a four-hour stint.
- The sentry remained vigilant at his post throughout the night.
- The officer inspected the guard's post to ensure that all protocols were being followed.
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Meaning 2
An upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The farmer hammered a post into the ground to mark the boundary of his property.
- A wooden post in the center of the room supported the heavy beam.
- The guard stood at attention beside the post at the entrance to the base.
- The sign was nailed to a post at the side of the road.
- The corner post of the fence was loose and needed to be repaired.
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Meaning 3
The system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office; "the mail handles billions of items every day"; "he works for the United States mail service"; "in England they call mail `the post'".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Emily Post's expertise on etiquette was widely respected and her columns were syndicated nationwide.
- The book was a monumental post that marked a significant turning point in her career as a writer.
- Her father, Edwin Main Post, instilled in Emily the importance of good manners from a young post.
- After the publication of her book, Emily Post continued to maintain her weekly newspaper column, a trusted post that offered advice on etiquette.
- Emily Post held the post as the leading etiquette expert of her time, offering guidance on manners and behavior.
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Meaning 5
United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Wiley Post's post as a test pilot for the B.F. Goodrich Company allowed him to gain valuable experience.
- The Smithsonian Institution posted a tribute to Wiley Post's aviation achievements after his death.
- Wiley Post was the first person to pilot a plane from a post as a passenger, while also serving as the navigator.
- A post shared by the Wiley Post Heritage Society commemorated the 90th anniversary of his solo flight.
- The post flight ceremony for Wiley Post's historic solo trip around the world was attended by thousands of people.
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Meaning 6
Any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered; "your mail is on the table"; "is there any post for me?"; "she was opening her post".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 7
Military installation at which a body of troops is stationed; "this military post provides an important source of income for the town nearby"; "there is an officer's club on the post".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 8
United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 9
A pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 10
A job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She has been offered a post in the marketing department.
- The company is having trouble filling the vacant post in human resources.
- He was appointed to a post in the IT department after completing his internship.
- The job applicant was well-suited for the post as a data analyst.
- After years of working her way up, Sarah was promoted to a senior post in the company.
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- Messiahship
- Senatorship
- Moderatorship
- Primateship
- Proconsulship
- Incumbency
- Clerkship
- Legation
- Emirate
- Custodianship
- Tribuneship
- Consulship
- Trusteeship
- Protectorship
- Sinecure
- Foremanship
- Presidency
- Inspectorship
- Rectorship
- Hot Seat
- Peasanthood
- Internship
- Viceroyship
- Public Office
- Legislatorship
- Deanship
- Proctorship
- Prelacy
- Editorship
- Bailiffship
- Professorship
- Residency
- Cardinalship
- Curacy
- Headship
- Solicitorship
- Thaneship
- Womanhood
- Instructorship
- Stewardship
- Manhood
- Pastorship
- Principalship
- Speakership
- Sainthood
- Baronetage
- Fatherhood
- Praetorship
- Eldership
- Councillorship
- Discipleship
- Attorneyship
- Librarianship
- Precentorship
- Treasurership
- Comptrollership
- Chaplaincy
- Rabbinate
- Mayoralty
- Premiership
- Cadetship
- Chancellorship
- Wardership
- Generalship
- Bishopry
- Controllership
- Marshalship
- Plum
- Judgeship
- Overlordship
- Counselorship
- Feudal Lordship
- Ambassadorship
- Studentship
- Managership
- Chieftaincy
- Viziership
- Throne
- Priorship
- Teachership
- Accountantship
- Admiralty
- Lectureship
- Secretaryship
- Seigniory
- Apostleship
- Regency
- Directorship
- Lieutenancy
- Academicianship
- Mastership
- Chairmanship
- Commandership
- Apprenticeship
- Captainship
- Magistracy
- Governorship
- Preceptorship
- Prefecture
- Rulership
- Wardenship
- Khanate
- Vice-presidency
- Caliphate
- Associateship
- Receivership
- Curatorship
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Meaning 11
The delivery and collection of letters and packages; "it came by the first post"; "if you hurry you'll catch the post".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.