post
Message on social media
A message, picture, or video that you put on a website or social media site.
to write/post [a message/photo] on [platform]
- She uploaded a new post to her Instagram account.
- The post received hundreds of likes in just an hour.
- 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.
- I made a post on Facebook.
- He wrote a post about his dog.
- She liked my post on Instagram.
- They read my post and answered it.
- We saw a funny post online.
Publish something online
To put a message, picture, or video on the internet so people can see it.
to post [something] on [platform/website]
- She posted a photo of her lunch on Twitter.
- He posts daily updates on his travel blog.
- The school posted the exam results online.
- I will post the details in the group chat.
- They posted an announcement about the new policy.
- I will post the picture online.
- She posts every day.
- He posted a funny video.
- They will post the news tomorrow.
- We posted our holiday photos.
Job position or role
A job or position where someone works and has certain duties.
hold/occupy [a/an] post as [job title]
- She was offered a teaching post at the university.
- He resigned from his post as manager last week.
- Several new posts have been created in the marketing department.
- The army assigned him to a remote post.
- The company advertised three vacant posts.
- He has a post at the bank.
- She got a post as a nurse.
- I want a post in this company.
- They offered me a good post.
- My friend works in a high post.
Upright pole or marker
A long strong stick or pole that stands up and is used to hold something or show where something is.
- The fence was supported by wooden posts.
- He tied his horse to the post outside the saloon.
- They painted the goal posts bright white.
- The sign was nailed to a metal post.
- A guard stood next to the border post.
- The fence has many posts.
- I put a sign on the post.
- He stood by the goal post.
- There is a tall post in the garden.
- The rope is tied to the post.
Send by postal service
To send something like a letter or parcel using the mail service.
to post [something] to [someone/place]
- I need to post this package before 5 p.m.
- She posted the invitation cards yesterday.
- He posted an application to the university office.
- Did you remember to post my letter?
- They posted the documents overseas.
- I will post this letter today.
- She posted a gift to her friend.
- He posted the card last week.
- Please post this box to London.
- They posted many letters yesterday.
- Base: post
- Plural: post, posts
- Base: post
- 3rd Person Singular: posts
- Present Participle: posting
- Past: posted
first past the post
1Win 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.
- In this election, seats are decided by first past the post.
- She was first past the post in the 100m race.
guard post
1Station where guards work
A place where guards stay to watch and protect an area.
- The soldiers waited at the guard post near the entrance.
- We passed several guard posts along the border.
keep someone posted
1Give regular updates to someone
To tell someone new information about something as it happens.
- Please keep me posted on any changes to the schedule.
- I'll keep you posted about our progress.
post office
1Place for postal services
A building where you can send letters and packages and buy stamps.
- I need to go to the post office to send this parcel.
- The nearest post office is two blocks away.
post up
1Display or publish publicly
To put information where people can see it, either online or on paper in public places.
- They posted up flyers around the neighborhood.
- He posted up his artwork on Instagram.