signpost

B1 Topic:Transportation

Also spelled sign-post

US /ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/
noun verb Freq #41391

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A post by a road with a sign giving directions or information.

    We followed the signpost to the village.

  2. 2
    verb

    To mark a route or place with signs.

    The route wasn't signposted, and we got lost on the way.

  3. 3
    verb

    To point someone toward helpful services or resources.

    The centre signposts carers to local organisations and support.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · a post by a road with a... guidepost
Word family
Forms signpostedsignpostingsignposts
Derived forms signposter
Related forms fingerpostguidepostwaymark

Etymology

From sign + post.

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