post
gb/pˈoʊst/ us/pˈoʊst/
A2
English
~ 1100
poszt, bejegyzés, posztol, feltesz, közzétesz, pozíció, állás, oszlop, cölöp, felad, postáz
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to write/post [a message/photo] on [platform]
She uploaded a new post to her Instagram account.
Új posztot tett közzé az Instagram-fiókjában.
The post received hundreds of likes in just an hour.
A poszt mindössze egy óra alatt több száz lájkot kapott.
He wrote a long post about his trip to Japan.
Please read the rules before making your first post.
The company issued a public apology in their latest post.
Learner examples
I made a post on Facebook.
Kiraktam egy posztot a Facebookra.
He wrote a post about his dog.
Írt egy posztot a kutyájáról.
She liked my post on Instagram.
They read my post and answered it.
We saw a funny post online.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'post' (online) with 'mail' (letters). In modern English, 'post' online is more common in digital contexts.
Meaning
Message on social media
Collocations
make a post
|share a post
|delete a post
|comment on a post
|viral post
Synonyms
update (Often used for short status messages, especially on social media.)
|
entry (More common for blogs or journals than social media.)
Antonyms
delete (To remove an online post.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A message, picture, or video that you put on a website or social media site.
A piece of text, image, video, or other content that someone publishes on a social media platform, blog, or online forum.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to post [something] on [platform/website]
She posted a photo of her lunch on Twitter.
Posztolt egy fotót az ebédjéről a Twitterre.
He posts daily updates on his travel blog.
Naponta tesz közzé friss beszámolókat az utazási blogján.
The school posted the exam results online.
I will post the details in the group chat.
They posted an announcement about the new policy.
Learner examples
I will post the picture online.
Fel fogom tenni a képet az internetre.
She posts every day.
Mindennap posztol.
He posted a funny video.
They will post the news tomorrow.
We posted our holiday photos.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'post' with 'send' when talking about email. 'Post' usually means making content visible to many people online.
Meaning
Publish something online
Collocations
post a comment
|post a photo
|post online
|post regularly
Synonyms
publish (More formal; used for books, articles, and official materials.)
|
share (Casual; emphasizes distributing to friends or followers.)
Antonyms
remove (To take down content after posting it.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
To put a message, picture, or video on the internet so people can see it.
To make content such as text, images, or videos available on the internet or in a public place.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
hold/occupy [a/an] post as [job title]
She was offered a teaching post at the university.
Oktatói pozíciót ajánlottak neki az egyetemen.
He resigned from his post as manager last week.
A múlt héten lemondott vezetői posztjáról.
Several new posts have been created in the marketing department.
The army assigned him to a remote post.
The company advertised three vacant posts.
Learner examples
He has a post at the bank.
A banknál van állása.
She got a post as a nurse.
Ápolói állást kapott.
I want a post in this company.
They offered me a good post.
My friend works in a high post.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'post' with 'mail' when hearing it without context. In work contexts, it means job position.
Meaning
Job position or role
Collocations
vacant post
|senior post
|military post
|permanent post
Synonyms
position (General term for any job role.)
|
appointment (Formal term for being given a specific role.)
Antonyms
unemployment (The state of not having a job or position.)
Themes
business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A job or position where someone works and has certain duties.
A particular job or position of responsibility within an organization.
NOUN
A2
4
The fence was supported by wooden posts.
A kerítést faoszlopok tartották.
He tied his horse to the post outside the saloon.
A lovát a kocsma előtti oszlophoz kötötte.
They painted the goal posts bright white.
The sign was nailed to a metal post.
A guard stood next to the border post.
Learner examples
The fence has many posts.
A kerítésnek sok oszlopa van.
I put a sign on the post.
Tettem egy táblát az oszlopra.
He stood by the goal post.
There is a tall post in the garden.
The rope is tied to the post.
Meaning
Upright pole or marker
Collocations
fence post
|goal post
|sign post
Synonyms
pole (General term for any long cylindrical object standing upright.)
Themes
construction
|outdoors
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A long strong stick or pole that stands up and is used to hold something or show where something is.
A long, sturdy piece of wood, metal, or other material set upright into the ground to support something or mark a location.
VERB
A2
5
Usage pattern:
to post [something] to [someone/place]
I need to post this package before 5 p.m.
Fel kell adnom ezt a csomagot délután öt előtt.
She posted the invitation cards yesterday.
Tegnap feladta a meghívókat.
He posted an application to the university office.
Did you remember to post my letter?
They posted the documents overseas.
Learner examples
I will post this letter today.
Ma feladom ezt a levelet.
She posted a gift to her friend.
Feladott a postán egy ajándékot a barátjának.
He posted the card last week.
Please post this box to London.
They posted many letters yesterday.
Common mistake:
'Post' in this sense is more common in British English; Americans typically say 'mail'. Learners may overuse it in American contexts where 'send' is better.
Meaning
Send by postal service
Collocations
post a letter
|post a parcel
Synonyms
mail (Common in American English; same meaning as 'post' in this sense.)
Themes
communication
|travel
|daily_life
Definition
To send something like a letter or parcel using the mail service.
To send a letter or package using a postal system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
post
IPA
GB/pˈoʊst/
US/pˈoʊst/
Syllables & stress
post (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (post)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: post
- Plural: post, posts
Verb
- Base: post
- 3rd Person Singular: posts
- Present Participle: posting
- Past: posted
Word family
Expressions
first past the post
1/fˈɚst pˈæst ðə pˈoʊst/
idiom
Win by finishing first / voting system type
In races, it means being first to finish; in politics, it’s a voting system where the person with most votes wins even without majority.
Examples
- In this election, seats are decided by first past the post.
- She was first past the post in the 100m race.
guard post
1/ɡˈɑɹd pˈoʊst/
fixed phrase
Station where guards work
A place where guards stay to watch and protect an area.
Examples
- The soldiers waited at the guard post near the entrance.
- We passed several guard posts along the border.
keep someone posted
1/kˈip sˈʌmwˌʌn pˈoʊstɪd/
idiom
Give regular updates to someone
To tell someone new information about something as it happens.
Examples
- Please keep me posted on any changes to the schedule.
- I'll keep you posted about our progress.
post office
1/pˈoʊst ˈɔfɪs/
fixed phrase
Place for postal services
A building where you can send letters and packages and buy stamps.
Examples
- I need to go to the post office to send this parcel.
- The nearest post office is two blocks away.
post up
1/pˈoʊst ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Display or publish publicly
To put information where people can see it, either online or on paper in public places.
Examples
- They posted up flyers around the neighborhood.
- He posted up his artwork on Instagram.