Translate signpost | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of signpost
noun
a sign giving information such as the direction and distance to a nearby town, typically found at a crossroads. something that acts as guidance or a clue to an unclear or complicated issue:there are few unambiguous signposts for doctors facing ethical issues
verb
[with object] provide (an area) with a signpost or signposts:most of the walks were well signposted chiefly
British indicate (a place or feature) with a signpost:Battle is clearly signposted off all the main roads