n. a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"

n. a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; "the offices of the mass"

n. place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building"

n. an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them"

n. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc; "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his sphincters"

n. power to direct or determine; "under control"

n. the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls"

n. a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

n. the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"

n. professional or clerical workers in an office; "the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard"

n. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president"

n. a set of productivity tools designed by Microsoft

n. military installation at which a body of troops is stationed; "this military post provides an important source of income for the town nearby"; "there is an officer's club on the post"

n. a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"

n. the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station"

n. the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"

n. discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"

n. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment; "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw"

n. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"

n. an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority"

n. the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office; "the mail handles billions of items every day"; "he works for the United States mail service"; "in England they call mail `the post'"

n. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her"

n. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French"

n. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her"

v. publicize with, or as if with, a poster; "I'll post the news on the bulletin board"

v. display, as of records in sports games

v. enter on a public list

v. mark or expose as infamous; "She was branded a loose woman"

v. put up; "post a sign"; "post a warning at the dump"

v. mark with a stake; "stake out the path"

v. handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

v. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line"

v. verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments; "Are you controlling for the temperature?"

v. cause to be directed or transmitted to another place; "send me your latest results"; "I'll mail you the paper when it's written"

v. affix in a public place or for public notice; "post a warning"

v. assign to a post; put into a post; "The newspaper posted him in Timbuktu"

v. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?"

v. practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

v. exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"

v. maintain the security of by carrying out a control

v. assign to a station

v. keep in check; "rule one's temper"

v. communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news"

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

v. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"

adj. (prefix) coming after: "postmillennial"; "postgraduate"

n. physical position in relation to the surroundings

n. an outstanding characteristic; "his acting was one of the high points of the movie"

n. a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"

n. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"

n. the act of putting something in a certain place

n. an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)

n. a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces); "hazardous duty"

n. the organized work of a religious missionary

n. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"

n. a room that is comfortable and secluded

n. a room where books are kept; "they had brandy in the library"

n. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

n. a room used for reading and writing and studying; "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study"

n. an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen

n. a room where a judge transacts business

n. a room used primarily for sleeping

n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

n. an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"

n. a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

n. the power or authority to command; "an admiral in command"

n. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her"

n. royal authority; the dominion of a monarch

n. power to dominate or defeat; "mastery of the seas"

n. dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar"

n. the state of being controlled or governed

n. high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"

n. a prominent status; "a person of importance"

n. the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

n. proper or designated social situation; "he overstepped his place"; "the responsibilities of a man in his station"; "married above her station"

n. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling"

n. lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home)

n. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

n. the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

n. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

n. attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard"

n. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

n. great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"

n. steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"

n. fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level; "a freeze on hiring"

n. a government order imposing a trade barrier

n. kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"

n. the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources

n. the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others

n. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

n. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

n. the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters

n. steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"

n. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

n. a lack of affection or enthusiasm; "a distressing coldness of tone and manner"

n. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone

n. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr

n. a specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury"

n. a group of people who work together

n. an administrative division of some larger or more complex organization; "a branch of Congress"

n. a business that serves other businesses

n. an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job"; "after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit"

n. a force that is a branch of the armed forces

n. a group of representatives or delegates

n. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination"

n. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

n. the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

n. an ability that has been acquired by training

n. ability to produce solutions in some problem domain; "the skill of a well-trained boxer"; "the sweet science of pugilism"

n. the superior ability that is attained by study and practice and observation; "he had mastered the art of a great craftsman"

n. an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature"

n. the status of a leader; "they challenged his leadership of the union"

n. power to dominate or defeat; "mastery of the seas"

n. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"

n. dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar"

n. skill in an occupation or trade

n. the quality of having great facility and competence

n. unusual mental ability

n. exceptional creative ability

n. a special way of doing something; "he had a bent for it"; "he had a special knack for getting into trouble"; "he couldn't get the hang of it"

n. natural abilities or qualities

n. a practical method or art applied to some particular task

n. technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso

n. royal authority; the dominion of a monarch

n. a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible; "his lying got him into a tight corner"

n. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president"

n. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

n. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"

v. impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights"

v. cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"

v. inform (somebody) of something; "I advised him that the rent was due"

v. touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"

v. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"

v. watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"

v. influence or control shrewdly or deviously; "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"

v. harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"

v. be in charge of

v. be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"

v. cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"

v. inform (somebody) of something; "I advised him that the rent was due"

v. impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights"

v. cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"

v. inform (somebody) of something; "I advised him that the rent was due"

v. get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

v. serve oneself to, or consume regularly; "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee"

v. refuse to accept or believe; "He denied his fatal illness"

v. overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable; "He tames lions for the circus"; "reclaim falcons"

v. make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

v. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"

v. satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst"

v. rule as a dictator

v. direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this"

v. haunt like a ghost; pursue; "Fear of illness haunts her"

v. have sovereign power; "Henry VIII reigned for a long time"

v. make subservient; force to submit or subdue

v. be the captain of a sports team

v. be in charge of

v. watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"

v. rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"

v. act out; represent or perform as if in a play; "She reenacted what had happened earlier that day"

v. put to use; "exert one's power or influence"

v. be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"

v. serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot af anger"

v. act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance; "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?"

v. move ahead (of others) in time or space

v. keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

v. shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"

v. provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"

v. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"

v. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns"

v. put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot"

v. live in or as if in a tent; "Can we go camping again this summer?"; "The circus tented near the town"; "The houseguests had to camp in the living room"

v. inhabit a nest, usually after building; "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring"

v. be a lodger; stay temporarily; "Where are you lodging in Paris?"

v. send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit; "forward my mail"

v. hand over to the authorities of another country; "They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there"

v. determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey; "Our sense of sight enables us to locate objects in space"; "Locate the boundaries of the property"

v. put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground; "Let's plant flowers in the garden"

v. put a telephone receiver back in its cradle

v. provide housing for (military personnel)

v. provide housing for; "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town"

v. set up for use; "install the washer and dryer"; "We put in a new sink"

v. make an investment; "Put money into bonds"

v. take up residence and become established; "The immigrants settled in the Midwest"

v. attach to; "affix the seal here"

v. build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation"

v. give an artificially banal or sexual quality to

v. put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"

v. put into commission; equip for service; of ships

v. enter into a contractual arrangement

v. hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support"

v. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

v. provide with men; "We cannot man all the desks"

v. fill with people or supply with inhabitants; "people a room"; "The government wanted to populate the remote area of the country"

v. put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text"

v. sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"

v. bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"

v. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"

v. watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"

v. exercise authority over; as of nations; "Who is governing the country now?"

v. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

v. put out of one's consciousness

v. put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"

v. hold back

v. smother or suppress; "Stifle your curiosity"

v. reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"

v. conceal or hide; "smother a yawn"; "muffle one's anger"; "strangle a yawn"

v. put a bridle on; "bridle horses"

v. watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"

v. keep in check; "rule one's temper"

v. of sounds or images

v. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime"

v. prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged"

v. make or become more narrow or restricted; "The selection was narrowed"; "The road narrowed"

v. bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"; "The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I"

v. advise professionally; "The professor consults for industry"

v. limit the range or extent of; "Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs"

v. restrain or temper

v. make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

v. practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

v. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"

v. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"; "The judge tried both father and son in separate trials"

v. make a promise or commitment

v. make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"

v. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"

v. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"

v. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"

v. obtain probate of; "prove a will"

v. put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"

adj. concerned with designed for use after skiing: "apres-ski wear"

adj. one after the other; "back-to-back home runs"

adj. following immediately and as a result of what went before; "ensuing events confirmed the prediction"

adj. about to be mentioned or specified; "the following items"

adj. immediately following in time or order; "the following day"; "next in line"; "the next president"; "the next item on the list"

adj. after death or after an event; "a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death"; "the postmortem discussion of the President's TV address"

n. the quality of lacking restraint

n. the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry; "she danced with abandon"

n. a dislike of anything that causes delay

v. cause to change ownership; "I transferred my stock holdings to my children"

v. be obedient to