post

(noun) the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand. Synonyms: station. Examples: "A soldier manned the entrance post." "A sentry station."

(noun) military installation at which a body of troops is stationed. Synonyms: military post. Examples: "This military post provides an important source of income for the town nearby." "There is an officer's club on the post."

(noun) a job in an organization. Synonyms: position, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation. Examples: "He occupied a post in the treasury."

(noun) an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position. Examples: "He set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them."

(noun) United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935). Synonyms: Post, Wiley Post.

(noun) United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960). Synonyms: Post, Emily Post, Emily Price Post.

(noun) United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914). Synonyms: Post, C. W. Post, Charles William Post.

(noun) any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered. Synonyms: mail. Examples: "Your mail is on the table." "Is there any post for me?." "She was opening her post."

(noun) a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track). Synonyms: stake. Examples: "A pair of posts marked the goal." "The corner of the lot was indicated by a stake."

(noun) the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office. Synonyms: mail, mail service, postal service. Examples: "The mail handles billions of items every day." "He works for the united states mail service." "In england they call mail `the post'."

(noun) the delivery and collection of letters and packages. Examples: "It came by the first post." "If you hurry you'll catch the post."

(verb) affix in a public place or for public notice. Examples: "Post a warning."

(verb) publicize with, or as if with, a poster. Examples: "I'll post the news on the bulletin board."

(verb) assign to a post; put into a post. Examples: "The newspaper posted him in timbuktu."

(verb) assign to a station. Synonyms: station, send, place.

(verb) display, as of records in sports games.

(verb) enter on a public list.

(verb) transfer (entries) from one account book to another. Synonyms: carry.

(verb) ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait.

(verb) mark with a stake. Synonyms: stake. Examples: "Stake out the path."

(verb) place so as to be noticed. Synonyms: put up. Examples: "Post a sign." "Post a warning at the dump."

(verb) cause to be directed or transmitted to another place. Synonyms: mail, send. Examples: "Send me your latest results." "I'll mail you the paper when it's written."

(verb) mark or expose as infamous. Synonyms: brand. Examples: "She was branded a loose woman."