n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French poste, from Old Italian posto, from past participle of porre to place
Date: 1598
1 a : the place at which a soldier is stationed especially : a sentry's beat or station b : a station or task to which one is assigned c : the place at which a body of troops is stationed : CAMP d : a local subdivision of a veterans' organization e : one of two bugle calls sounded (as in the British army) at tattoo
2 a : an office or position to which a person is appointed b : an area on a basketball court that is located just outside the free throw lane usually near the basket also : the offensive position of a player occupying the post
3 a : TRADING POST , SETTLEMENT b : a trading station on the floor of a stock exchange