noun
- posts bearing signs that give information or directions
- things that serve as guides or indicators of what is to come
Usage: figurative
verb
- to mark or indicate clearly
Examples
- The signposts at the intersection pointed toward three different towns.
- We followed the wooden signposts along the hiking trail.
- The teacher signposts important concepts by writing them on the board.
- Economic indicators serve as signposts for future market trends.
- The author signposts each chapter with clear headings.
- Road signposts help drivers navigate unfamiliar areas.
- Her early success was one of many signposts pointing to a brilliant career.