Post ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Post ( noun )

1. A long, thin piece of wood or metal fixed upright into the ground.
2. A similar structure used to support or carry something.
3. A point or place, typically marked by a post or pillar, where a particular service or facility is available.
4. A job or position to which someone is appointed.
5. A particular stage or stage in a process or activity.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french poste, from latin postis "doorpost, gatepost", from post "after", from the base of ponere "put, place".

Examples:

1. He leaned against the post.
2. The post held the fence up.
3. The post office was at the next corner.
4. He got the post of CEO.
5. The post of the meeting was to discuss the budget.

(As a verb)

Post ( verb )

1. A long, thin piece of wood or metal fixed upright into the ground.
2. A similar structure used to support or carry something.
3. A point or place, typically marked by a post or pillar, where a particular service or facility is available.
4. A job or position to which someone is appointed.
5. A particular stage or stage in a process or activity.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french poste, from latin postis "doorpost, gatepost", from post "after", from the base of ponere "put, place".

Examples:

1. He leaned against the post.
2. The post held the fence up.
3. The post office was at the next corner.
4. He got the post of CEO.
5. The post of the meeting was to discuss the budget.