THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Keep me posted
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Continue to give me updates about what is happening.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Please keep me posted about any changes to the workshop time.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Complete the example using the expression from this lesson.
Please ________ about any changes to the workshop time.
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Keep me posted — Continue to give me updates about what is happening.
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When to use it
Use this conversational request when a situation may change and you want further news. It works in friendly workplace messages and everyday planning.
More examples in context
- Can you keep me posted on how the repairs are going?
- Keep me posted if the group decides to meet somewhere else.
Usage note
Posted stays in this form after keep: keep me posted, not keep me post. Change the pronoun to match the person receiving updates. On and about can introduce the topic. The updates need not be sent by post.
A short conversation
A: The train is delayed, but there is no new arrival time.
B: Thanks. Please keep me posted.
A: I will message you when the display changes.
One more practice question
What should you do after agreeing to keep someone posted?
A. Send further updates when relevant information changes.
B. Keep all new information to yourself.
Check your answer
A. The expression asks for continued information, especially as the situation develops.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.