post
post — verb
1. to put a letter, package, or other item into the mail so that it gets delivered
to put a letter, package, or other item into the mail so that it gets delivered to a person at a different address
Jisoo posted a birthday card to her grandmother in Seoul last week.
post + object + to + destination
Could you post this package for me on your way to the shops?
Owen posted the signed documents to the company's head office this morning.
Sari posted a get-well card to her aunt who was in hospital.
文法句型
post + object + to + person/place
post + someone + something
用法筆記
Commonly used with a direct object and a 'to'-phrase indicating the recipient. Can also take two objects: 'I posted her a letter.'
常見錯誤
2. to drop something through a letterbox or similar slot so the person inside a bui
to drop something through a letterbox or similar slot so the person inside a building can receive it
Ayana posted the spare keys through the letterbox so her roommate could get in.
post + object + through + [opening]
The delivery driver posted a note through the front door when nobody answered.
Rania posted the invitation through each neighbour's letterbox on her street.
The children posted their thank-you drawings through the teacher's door.
- push through
Emphasises the physical force needed; less idiomatic
- drop off
More general — can mean leaving something at a location without necessarily using a letterbox
文法句型
post + object + through + noun phrase
用法筆記
Focuses on the physical action of dropping something through a slot, rather than the overall postal delivery. The object is typically small enough to fit through a letterbox.
3. to assign someone to a designated work location for a set period, often in anoth
to assign someone to a designated work location for a set period, often in another city or country
After basic training, Samir was posted to a military base near the border.
passive: be posted to [place]
The bank posted Élise to their Singapore office for an eighteen-month assignment.
post + someone + to + [institution/location]
Asher was posted to the Tokyo embassy as a cultural attaché, a job he had wanted for years.
Many nurses are posted to rural clinics for their first year of work.
- recall
To bring someone back from where they were posted
文法句型
post + someone + to + place
be posted to + place
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('be posted to'). Common in military, diplomatic, and corporate contexts. The person being posted typically stays in the new location for an extended period.
常見錯誤
4. to fix a notice, sign, or piece of information somewhere publicly visible, like
to fix a notice, sign, or piece of information somewhere publicly visible, like on a wall or noticeboard
Ignacio posted a notice about the lost dog on the community centre board.
post + [item] + on + [surface/board]
The exam results were posted on the university noticeboard outside the main hall.
passive: [results/announcement] + be posted
The café owner posted a sign on the door saying the cafe would be closed Monday.
Job advertisements were posted on the wall near the staff entrance.
- remove
To take down a notice or sign from where it was posted
文法句型
post + something + on/in + place
post + that-clause
用法筆記
The object is typically a physical item (notice, sign, list) displayed in a public space. For digital publishing, see sense 5 (ONLINE).
5. to publish a message, photo, video, or other content on a website, social media
to publish a message, photo, video, or other content on a website, social media platform, or online forum so other people can see it
Megan posted some holiday photos on her social media page after returning from Japan.
post + object + on + [platform]
Christopher posted a question in the online forum about repairing old bicycles.
Anya posts regularly about sustainable fashion on her blog, which has thousands of readers.
A video of the wedding ceremony was posted online the next day.
- delete
To remove content that was previously posted online
文法句型
post + object + on + [platform]
post + about + topic
post + that-clause
用法筆記
Can be used transitively ('post a photo') or intransitively ('post about something'). The platform is introduced by 'on'. This sense has become dominant with the rise of social media.
常見錯誤
6. to offer money as bail or bond, which allows someone accused of a crime to stay
to offer money as bail or bond, which allows someone accused of a crime to stay out of jail until their trial takes place
Rania's family posted bail so she could wait at home instead of in jail before her trial.
post bail — standard legal collocation
The judge set bail at fifty thousand, and her brother posted the full amount that afternoon.
A local charity offered to post bond for the young mother who could not afford it.
The lawyer argued that her client was not a risk and should be allowed to post bail.
文法句型
post + sum of money
post + noun (bail/bond)
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used with 'bail' or 'bond' as the object. The money is held by the court as a guarantee that the accused person will appear at their trial.
常見錯誤
7. to show a business's earnings or the points from a sports game in a place where
to show a business's earnings or the points from a sports game in a place where many people can see them, such as on a board, in a newspaper, or online
The bank posted a profit of over two billion dollars for the first quarter.
post + profit/loss/earnings — financial results pattern
The referee posted the final scores on the official result board after the match.
post + scores — sports results pattern
The technology company posted weaker than expected sales figures in its annual report.
Rafael posted a personal best time of 3 minutes 42 seconds in the 1500-metre race.
The retail chain posted disappointing Christmas sales that caused its share price to drop.
- conceal
to intentionally keep results hidden from the public
文法句型
post + financial result (profit/loss/sales/earnings)
post + sports score/time/win
用法筆記
Common in business journalism and sports reporting. The verb is transitive and usually takes a noun phrase describing the result (profit, loss, score, time). Often followed by a figure or comparison.
常見錯誤
post — noun
1. Mail that reaches someone at their home or office after being sent through the p
Mail that reaches someone at their home or office after being sent through the postal system.
Sade checked the post every morning before leaving for work.
uncountable — 'the post' meaning mail in general
The post arrived late today because of the heavy snow on the roads.
Did you pick up the post from the doormat before the rain spoiled it?
My grandmother sends me a birthday card by post every year without fail.
Zola found a thick envelope among the pile of post on the hallway table.
- mail
more common in American English; same meaning
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — you cannot say 'a post' or 'posts' to refer to individual items of mail. Instead use 'some post' or 'a piece of post'.
常見錯誤
2. The official system run by a country's post office that collects, transports, an
The official system run by a country's post office that collects, transports, and delivers letters and parcels to people's homes and businesses.
Eve sent the package through the post, and it arrived three days later.
collocation: send [sth] through the post
The post in Taiwan is known for being fast and very reliable.
You can pay the bill by post or do it online.
Linh decided to use the post instead of a courier service to save money.
The post has become slower in rural areas since the budget cuts.
- mail service
more common in American English
- postal system
more formal, used in official contexts
用法筆記
Often used with 'the': 'the post'. In American English, 'mail' is the usual word for this sense.
3. The regular part of each day when the postal service picks up mail from postboxe
The regular part of each day when the postal service picks up mail from postboxes or brings it to people's homes and offices.
The post comes at nine, so I must get this letter out before then.
singular noun — 'the first post' / 'the last post' for delivery rounds
Mira missed the last post by only five minutes.
Summer schedules mean the second post often comes an hour later than usual.
Sana ran to the postbox hoping to catch the afternoon post before it arrived.
- mail collection
more neutral term for the pickup time
- delivery round
the journey the postman makes
用法筆記
Primarily British English. Usually appears as 'the first/second/last post'. In American English, 'mail pickup' or 'delivery time' is more common.
4. A job or official position within a company, government, or other organization,
A job or official position within a company, government, or other organization, especially one that someone is formally appointed to.
Gabriela accepted a teaching post at a school in Nairobi.
collocation: teaching post / academic post
Aaron has applied for the post of office manager at the hospital.
collocation: the post of [role]
The company has advertised several new posts in its research division this month.
Sumin turned down a post at a large law firm to start her own practice.
The post of head librarian remained vacant for over six months.
- position
similar formality; interchangeable in most contexts
- appointment
emphasises the formal selection process
- role
broader, less formal; can describe duties rather than rank
用法筆記
More formal than 'job'. Often used for positions in education, government, and management. Commonly appears with 'of' to specify the role: 'the post of director'.
常見錯誤
5. The period of time during which someone holds a particular job or official posit
The period of time during which someone holds a particular job or official position in an organization.
During her post as director, Elena started many new programs for young people.
collocation: during [sb's] post as [role]
The ambassador's post in Bangkok lasted for only eighteen months.
possessive: [sb's] post in [place]
Samir's post as team leader ended when the project finished in March.
Defne hoped her post at the museum would lead to a permanent contract.
- tenure
more formal; often used for academic or political positions
- term
emphasises a fixed length, especially in politics
- time in office
mostly used for political leaders
用法筆記
Often preceded by a possessive ('his post', 'her post') or a determiner followed by 'as' ('his post as head teacher'). This sense is narrower than sense 4 — it emphasises the duration rather than the role itself.
6. A long piece of wood, metal, or other strong material set upright in the ground
A long piece of wood, metal, or other strong material set upright in the ground to hold something in place, support a structure, or mark a position.
The wooden post at the corner of the garden fence has started to rot.
collocation: wooden post / metal post
A metal post held the street sign firmly above the road.
The workers dug a hole and set a concrete post for a new lamp.
A strong fence post is essential to keep the gate from sagging over time.
Each fence post was spaced exactly two metres apart along the boundary line.
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'pole' (which is narrower, cylindrical, and often longer) — 'post' is typically thicker and used for support or marking rather than for carrying wires or climbing.
7. one of the posts placed along a horse racing track to show the starting point, f
one of the posts placed along a horse racing track to show the starting point, finish line, or a position along the course
Hugo's horse crossed the winning post two seconds faster than any other runner.
"winning post" — the finishing marker in a horse race
Manuela watched from the rail as the horses thundered past the starting post.
"starting post" — the point where a race begins
Pim checked the race guide to see which horse was leading past the halfway post.
The jockey urged his horse forward and passed the winning post with a comfortable lead.
用法筆記
Often combined with a modifier such as winning, starting, or finishing to specify which marker.
8. either of the two upright poles that mark the sides of the goal in football, rug
either of the two upright poles that mark the sides of the goal in football, rugby, hockey, and similar games
Reema kicked the ball hard, but it hit the post and bounced away.
"hit the post" — ball makes contact with the goalpost
Tunde's shot hit the near post before rolling across the goal line.
"near post / far post" — referring to which of the two goalposts is closer or farther
Allison curved the ball around the wall and struck the far post before going in.
The goalkeeper watched helplessly as the ball ricocheted off the post and into the net.
- goalpost
the full term for either of the two vertical posts in a goal
用法筆記
Often used in phrases like hit the post, off the post, near post, and far post to describe where the ball goes in relation to the goal.
9. during a basketball game, the spot near the basket where players, especially tal
during a basketball game, the spot near the basket where players, especially taller ones, stand to receive passes and try to score
Hamza set up in the post and called for the ball from his teammate.
"set up in the post" — a player takes position near the basket
Rin moved into the post position and waited for a pass from the point guard.
"post position" — the area near the basket used by taller players
Christopher passed the ball into the post, where his teammate scored easily.
The coach taught the young players how to hold their ground in the post against taller opponents.
用法筆記
Common in basketball commentary and coaching. The post is often divided into the low post (close to the basket) and the high post (farther out).
10. the exact place where a person — for example a guard, a sentry, or a security wo
the exact place where a person — for example a guard, a sentry, or a security worker — is required to stay and do their job
The night guard stayed at his post for the entire twelve-hour shift.
"at (one's) post" — performing guard or sentry duty at a designated place
Greta reported to her post at the embassy gate at six o'clock sharp.
The commander ordered the soldiers to remain at their post until the morning.
A guard was stationed at every entrance, and none of them left their post during the event.
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the phrases at one's post and leave one's post, especially in military and security contexts.
11. a military camp or base where soldiers live and carry out their duties
a military camp or base where soldiers live and carry out their duties
The soldiers stationed at the post received fresh supplies by helicopter.
"stationed at the post" — assigned to a specific military base
A medical helicopter landed at the forward post to evacuate the wounded soldier.
"forward post" — a military base close to the front lines
The base commander decided to close the remote post after the ceasefire was signed.
The army post near the border was reinforced with extra troops after the attack.
- base
the most common general term for a military facility
- camp
suggests a temporary or less permanent installation
- installation
a formal term for any military facility
用法筆記
Often used with adjectives like forward, remote, or military to describe the type or location of the base.
12. a piece of content — for instance, a written message, a photograph, or a short v
a piece of content — for instance, a written message, a photograph, or a short video clip — that a person puts on the internet for others to see
Eitan's post about the charity run received over two thousand likes within an hour.
"social media post" — content published on a social platform
The travel blogger's post about her trip to Kyoto included stunning photos of the temples.
"blog post" — written content published on a blog or website
The company's official post on social media announced the launch of their new product.
Fatima scrolled through dozens of posts before finding one about student visa rules.
用法筆記
Commonly modified by the platform (Facebook post, Instagram post, blog post) or by content type (photo post, video post).