Vocabulary Entry

outpost

|noun • verb

noun

A remote station or military fortification established to provide a lookout or defense.

Example Sentences

"The soldiers set up an outpost on the edge of the forest."

"During the war, the outpost served as a crucial base for operations."

"The explorers established an outpost to study the surrounding wilderness."

verb

Example Sentences

"They decided to outpost their troops in the valley to monitor enemy movements."

"The organization plans to outpost workers in various regions to expand their reach."

"To increase security, they will outpost a guard at the entrance."