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Can you give me three definitions of the VERB "POST"?

as in "You must post this by noon today"

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  • 1 decade ago
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    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.

  • 1 decade ago

    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.

    Source(s): www.dictionary.com
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