0 to suggest a theory, idea, etc. as a basic principle from which a further idea is formed or developed: --
[ + that ] It was the Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, who postulated that the earth was at the centre of the universe.
1 an idea that is suggested or accepted as a basic principle before a further idea is formed or developed from it --
2 to suggest or accept that a theory or idea is true as a starting point for reasoning or discussion: --
[ + that clause ] Astronomers postulate that the comet will reappear in 4000 years.
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
We kunnen het stap voor stap voltooien, hoe lang de weg ook is en het kan niet worden voltooid, hoe kort de weg ook is, als je niet eens je voetafdruk markeert.