posta

Definitions of posta
  1. noun
    a local branch where postal services are available"
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    type of:
    agenzia, concessionario, filiale, succursale
    a division of some larger or more complex organization
  2. noun
    the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
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    type of:
    comunicato, messaggio
    a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
  3. noun
    the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
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    type of:
    comunicazione, partecipazione
    the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
  4. noun
    the money risked on a gamble
    synonyms: giocata, puntata, scommessa
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    type of:
    scommessa
    money that is risked for possible monetary gain
  5. noun
    a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons
    synonyms: appostamento, quartiere
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    type of:
    punto
    the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
  6. noun
    surveillance of some place or some person by the police (as in anticipation of a crime)
    synonyms: appostamento
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    type of:
    sorveglianza, vigilanza
    close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
  7. noun
    the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
    synonyms: agguato, appostamento, imboscata
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