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posts
The word evokes a sense of fixedness and stability when referring to physical objects or job positions. It suggests a point of anchoring, whether that is a wooden beam holding up a fence or a person acting as a sentinel in a specific location. This creates a feeling of reliability and permanence.
In the digital era, the word has shifted toward the concept of broadcasting and public display. Posting online is less about stability and more about visibility and dissemination. The tension between the physical anchor and the digital broadcast defines the modern usage of the term.
Countable when referring to individual poles, online messages, or specific job roles. Uncountable when referring to the general act of sending mail (the post).
Meanings
To publish a message or image on an internet forum or social network.
Examples
The fence posts were rotting after the heavy winter rains.
I need to check my recent posts to see if anyone replied.
The guards remained at their posts throughout the night.
She has held several high posts in the government.
He posts updates about his travels every single day.
I will post the documents to the head office tomorrow.
The accountant posts the daily transactions to the general ledger.