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post2

post2

 
pronunciation:
post
parts of speech:
noun, verb
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a job or duty to which a person is assigned.
She has a post at the State Department.
synonyms:
appointment, assignment, position
similar words:
berth, capacity, commission, duty, job, mission, office, role
definition 2: a military base.
synonyms:
base, headquarters
similar words:
camp
definition 3: a place where someone is assigned or put to work.
The guard did not leave his post until dawn.
synonyms:
station
similar words:
appointment, position
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: posts, posting, posted
definition: to place in or at a post.
The queen posted a guard at the castle gate.
synonyms:
assign, locate, station
similar words:
appoint, position