posted

Thân thiện

The posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour on this highway.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Publicly displayed or announced: Having been made known or fixed in a public place, often in a written or printed form. This commonly refers to official notices, rules, or information.
   • Assigned to a specific position or duty: (Military/formal) Stationed at a particular place for a specific task or job.

Usage

• The adjective "posted" is used to describe information that has been officially and visibly made available to the public. It often implies a formal or legal status.
• It can also describe a person who has been given a specific station or job location.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The posted hours for the library are 9 AM to 9 PM. (The publicly announced operating hours are fixed and visible.)
  • All employees must obey the posted safety regulations. (The rules that are displayed for everyone to see must be followed.)
  • He was posted to the embassy in Tokyo for three years. (He was assigned to work at the embassy in Tokyo.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be well-posted": (Archaic) To be well-informed or knowledgeable about current events or a particular subject.
  • He is very well-posted on the latest political developments.

Variants and Related Words

• Post (verb): To display or announce something publicly.
  • Please post the schedule on the bulletin board.
• Posting (noun): The act of putting up information, or the information itself; also, a job assignment to a particular place.
  • The online posting about the job was taken down.
  • His new posting is in Berlin.

Synonyms

• Displayed: Shown or exhibited.
• Published: Made publicly known, especially in print.
• Announced: Declared publicly.
• Assigned: Appointed to a duty or position.

Phrasal Verbs

• Post up: To take up a position, often in sports or military contexts.
  • The player posted up near the basket to receive the pass.

Related Idioms

• Keep someone posted: To regularly inform someone about the latest news or developments.
  • Please keep me posted on any changes to the plan.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. publicly announced
   • the posted speed limit