signpost

signpost
sign|post1 [ˈsaınpəust US -poust] n
1.) especially BrE a sign at the side of a road showing directions and distances
American Equivalent: sign
▪ I'm sure that signpost is pointing the wrong way.
▪ Just follow the signposts to the city centre.
2.) something that helps you understand how something is organized, where to go, or what will follow - used especially in news reports
▪ As yet, there are few signposts pointing to success.
signpost 2
signpost2 v [T] BrE
1.) be well/clearly/badly signposted
to be clearly or unclearly shown by signposts
▪ The village isn't very well signposted.
2.) to show something clearly so that everyone will notice and understand it - used especially in news reports
▪ They have signposted their conclusions in the report.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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