posted
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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publicly announced
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the posted speed limit
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