post (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /pəʊst/
Definition
A long, upright piece of wood, metal, or other material, fixed in the ground to support something, mark a place, or carry a message.
Examples
The farmer put a fence post in the ground.
We tied the rope to a wooden post.
The sign was attached to a metal post.
How to Use post
- post box (collocation)
- A public box where you put letters to be sent. — "I dropped the letter in the post box."
- post office (collocation)
- A place where you can buy stamps and send letters. — "I need to go to the post office to mail this package."
- post something up (phrasal verb)
- To attach a notice or sign to a wall or post. — "They will post up the new rules tomorrow."
- post- (prefix)
- Coming after or following. — "The post-game show discussed the match."
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