keep someone posted
/ˌkiːp ˈsʌmwʌn ˈpəʊstɪd/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
to tell someone the latest news as things change
Examples
- 1Keep me posted about the flat – I'd love to know if you get it.
- 2The airline kept us posted with text messages while the flight was delayed.
- 3I'll keep you posted, but the builders still haven't said when they can start.
- 4Could you keep Ben posted? He wants to hear how the house sale goes.
- 5Sorry I haven't kept you posted – things have been so busy with the move.
Grammar
Only keep changes: keeps, kept. The person goes between keep and posted: keep me posted. posted does not change.
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