keep (one) posted
keep (one) posted
To continue to inform someone about something so that they have current information. Congratulations on getting that interview! Keep me posted on how it goes! Right now, her condition is stable. We promise to keep you posted as she improves.
See also: keep, post
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
keep someone posted
Fig. to keep someone informed (of what is happening); to keep someone up to date. If the price of corn goes up, I need to know. Please keep me posted. Keep her posted about the patient's status.
See also: keep, post
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
keep posted
Supply with up-to-date information, as in Keep me posted about your new job. This usage alludes to the accounting practice of posting the latest figures in a ledger. [Early 1800s]
See also: keep, post
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
keep someone posted
COMMON If you keep someone posted, you continue giving them the latest information about a situation. She made me promise to keep her posted on developments. I'll keep you posted with what's happening.
See also: keep, post, someone
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
keep someone posted
keep someone informed of the latest developments.Posted-up was a mid 19th-century Americanism meaning ‘well informed’.
See also: keep, post, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
keep somebody ˈposted (on/of/about something)
(informal) keep somebody informed: There’s no news at the moment, but I’ll keep you posted. He said he’d keep me posted of his movements.See also: keep, post, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- keep posted
- keep somebody posted
- keep someone posted
- Gen
- gen (someone) up on (something)
- enlighten
- enlighten (someone) about (someone or something)
- enlighten (someone) on (someone or something)
- dump on someone/something
- dumped on