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I . post1 [poʊst, Brit pəʊst] N no pl esp Brit

post
correio m
by post
pelo correio

II . post1 [poʊst, Brit pəʊst] VB trans

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post2 N (job)

post
cargo m
to take up a post
assumir um cargo
to desert one's post MIL
desertar do cargo

I . post3 [poʊst, Brit pəʊst] N

post
poste m
post (goalpost)
trave f

II . post3 [poʊst, Brit pəʊst] VB trans

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finishing line N, finishing post N

post-modern ADJ

Post Office N

Post Office
correio m

Usage examples with post

by post
pelo correio
to desert one's post MIL
desertar do cargo
by return (of post) Brit, Aus
na volta f do correio
to post sb sth
remeter a. c. para alguém
to take up a post
assumir um cargo
to post sth (on sth)
pregar a. c. (em a. c.)
to offer oneself for a post
oferecer-se para ocupar um cargo
to post sth on the noticeboard
afixar a. c. no quadro de avisos
to chase sb from pillar to post
caçar alguém pra lá e pra cá
who'll post this letter for me? — I will
quem vai pôr esta carta no correio para mim? — eu vou

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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In 1859 the town had six saloons, a hotel and a post office, a staple of all true towns.
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It is often useful in estimating the post-mortem interval of a human cadaver.
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The town has one tavern, a grain elevator, and a converted mobile home as its post office.
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There is a dry cleaning shop and a post office.
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The worker is issued a payment slip and may go to the post office and claim her money.
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Because the case seemed to have been solved, no post-mortem examination was ordered.
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It projected 2010 sales of over $650 million, mostly from use as a twice-yearly injectable for osteoporosis treatment in post-menopausal women over 50.
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Across the bridge at the base of the hill is a small grocery store, another group of vending machines, and a small contract post office.
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An earth embankment supporting a post palisade was discovered inside the ditch.
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Notably, the difference is in the way volume discount is achieved, as a post-purchase rebate instead of an instant discount, allowing for an immediate buyer's purchase.
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