- signpost
- sign|post1 [ˈsaınpəust US -poust] n1.) especially BrE a sign at the side of a road showing directions and distancesAmerican 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 2signpost2 v [T] BrE1.) be well/clearly/badly signpostedto 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.