English Explanatory Dictionary

take post

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, post. To travel (typically rapidly) by posthorse or post chaise; to arrive and assume a military post.
  2. To travel as quickly as possible by whatever means.
  3. To begin to serve any position, particularly (UK military, historical) to be named a post-captain.
  4. To establish oneself in a defensive or offensive position.

Word forms

take post takes post taking post took post taken post
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