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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.

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keep you posted

to make sure you know what is happening The doctors kept me posted about her condition.

Usage notes: usually refers to a situation that is quickly changing

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keep somebody posted

to make sure that someone always knows what is happening (sometimes + on ) Keep me posted on anything that happens while I'm away.

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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]

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