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Definition post in British English

post verb

verb
/pəʊst/
1

to send a letter or parcel to someone in the post. The usual American word is mail.

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2

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

Example

The menu and prices are posted outside the door.

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2.1

to put writing or images online where other people can see them

Example

New job openings are posted every day on their website.

Example

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

Example

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

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3

to send someone to a place to guard it or to watch who arrives and leaves

Example

Extra guards were posted at the border crossing.

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3.1

to send someone to another country or place to work for the government or a company, or for duty in the armed forces

Example

He was then posted to 22 Squadron.

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Definition post in British English