posted

post-ed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Sent something by mail or postal service.

  2. 2.

    Published or displayed content, especially online or on social media.

  3. 3.

    Assigned someone to a particular place or position, especially for military or work purposes.

  4. 4.

    Displayed publicly in a physical location.

Phrases & expressions

  • keep someone posted — regularly inform someone of developments
  • posted online — published on the internet
  • posted bail — deposited money as security for release from custody

Related words

Etymology

From Latin ponere ("to place"), via Old French poster. The past tense form adds the regular -ed suffix.