keep someone posted: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Worldwideinformalneutral
    • To provide ongoing updates or information to someone about developments or changes.

    Examples

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    • I’ll keep you posted on any updates regarding your job application.

      Te mantendré informado sobre cualquier novedad respecto a tu solicitud de empleo.

    • Please keep me posted about the changes in the meeting schedule.

      Por favor, manténme informado sobre los cambios en el horario de la reunión.

    • The project leader kept the team posted to ensure everyone was aligned with the goals.

      El líder del proyecto mantuvo al equipo informado para asegurarse de que todos estuvieran alineados con los objetivos.

  • 2.

    USUKWorldwideneutralmilitary/police jargoninformal
    • To keep someone stationed at a post or position, typically to maintain surveillance, guard, or carry out duties at that location.

    Examples

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    • The soldiers were kept posted at the border checkpoint throughout the night.

      Los soldados permanecieron apostados en el puesto fronterizo durante toda la noche.

    • We need to keep someone posted at the entrance to monitor who comes in and out.

      Necesitamos mantener a alguien apostado en la entrada para controlar quién entra y sale.

    • She was kept posted at the reception desk to assist visitors during the conference.

      Ella permaneció en el mostrador de recepción para ayudar a los visitantes durante la conferencia.

    • They kept a guard posted at the warehouse to prevent theft after the break-in.

      Mantuvieron a un guardia apostado en el almacén para evitar robos después del allanamiento.

Examples:

  • EN: We'll keep someone posted outside, 24/7.
    ES: Mantendremos guardia afuera las 24 horas.
    ID: Kami akan tugaskan seseorang menjaga di luar, 24/7.
  • EN: Please keep someone posted at the lookouts while we evacuate the civilians.
    ES: Mantenga a alguien vigilando mientras evacuamos a la gente.

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