as in "You must post this by noon today"
2007-12-04 08:27:21 · 2 answers · asked by Terri J 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The answer above is based upon American usage and omits the meaning of "post" as used in the UK - to place and letter or parcel in the Mail System. The other answer offers the remaining two usages.
2007-12-04 08:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
verb (used with object)
7. to affix (a notice, bulletin, etc.) to a post, wall, or the like.
8. to bring to public notice by or as by a poster or bill: to post a reward.
9. to denounce by a public notice or declaration: They were posted as spies.
10. to publish the name of in a list: to post a student on the dean's list.
11. to publish the name of (a ship) as missing or lost.
12. to placard (a wall, fence, etc.) with notices, bulletins, etc.: The wall was posted with announcements.
13. to put up signs on (land or other property) forbidding trespassing:: The estate has been posted by the owner.
14. Computers.
a. to send (a message) to a newsgroup.
b. to place (text) on a Web site.
2007-12-04 08:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jade645 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋