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Meaning of posts

noun

A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost. Example: ram a post into the ground
A stud; a two-by-four.
A pole in a battery.
A long, narrow piece inserted into a root canal to provide retention for a crown.
(chiefly a cappella) A prolonged final melody note, among moving harmony notes.

verb

To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review. Example: Post no bills.
To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation. Example: to post someone for cowardice
To carry (an account) from the journal to the ledger.
To inform; to give the news to; to make acquainted with the details of a subject; often with up.
To pay (a blind). Example: Since Jim was new to the game, he had to post $4 in order to receive a hand.

noun

Each of a series of men stationed at specific places along a postroad, with responsibility for relaying letters and dispatches of the monarch (and later others) along the route.
A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route. Example: a stage or railway post
A military base; the place at which a soldier or a body of troops is stationed; also, the troops at such a station.
Someone who travels express along a set route carrying letters and dispatches; a courier.
An organisation for delivering letters, parcels etc., or the service provided by such an organisation. Example: sent via post; parcel post

verb

To travel with relays of horses; to travel by post horses, originally as a courier.
To travel quickly; to hurry.
To send (an item of mail etc.) through the postal service. Example: Mail items posted before 7.00pm within the Central Business District and before 5.00pm outside the Central Business District will be delivered the next working day.
(horse-riding) To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, especially in trotting.
To publish (a message) to a newsgroup, forum, blog, etc. Example: I couldn't figure it out, so I posted a question on the mailing list.

noun

An assigned station; a guard post.
An appointed position in an organization, job.

verb

To enter (a name) on a list, as for service, promotion, etc.
To assign to a station; to set; to place. Example: Post a sentinel in front of the door.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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