A long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground and used to support something or as a marker. The fence was reinforced with a wooden post at each corner.
A position of paid employment; a job. She applied for a post in the marketing department.
A system for sending letters and packages from one place to another; mail. I received a letter in the post this morning.
A military or strategic position or station. The soldiers were ordered to hold their post until reinforcements arrived.
A message or content shared on an online platform, such as a blog or social media site. He wrote a post about his recent trip to Japan on his travel blog.
To send a letter or package by mail. I need to post this letter before the last collection.
To publish or announce something publicly, especially on the internet or a notice board. She decided to post the news on her blog.
To assign someone to a particular place or position, especially in a military or work context. They will post him to the new office in Singapore.
To record or enter an item in a ledger or account. The accountant will post the transactions to the ledger at the end of the day.
To achieve or record a particular score, time, or result, especially in sports or financial contexts. The sprinter posted a personal best of 9.95 seconds.