Outposts Meaning in English
word · lemma: outpost
Definition
Small military bases, settlements, or stations located far from the main center, often at the edge of a territory to monitor, defend, or explore new areas. Sometimes used for remote offices or small branches of businesses.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in military, frontier, or exploration contexts. Can also refer to small, remote branch offices or settlements. Collocations: 'military outposts', 'remote outposts', 'frontier outpost'. Be careful not to confuse with 'posts' (general positions or jobs). Usually plural when referring to multiple sites.
Example Sentences
The soldiers built several outposts along the border.
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There are many old outposts in the forest.
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Scientists use remote outposts to study wildlife.
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Internet access at those mountain outposts is very limited.
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Some tech companies are opening new outposts in smaller cities.
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We relied on distant outposts for news from the frontier.
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