post up
verb
posted up; posting up; posts up
: to take up a position against a defender in the post in basketball while standing with one's back to the basket
: to post up against (a defender) in basketball
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Prepare to be dazzled by the destination's stunningly clear waters, which are great for boating, swimming, or paddling; alternatively, post up by one of the pristine beaches.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Calvert posted up at a pingpong table at the London Nelson Community Center in downtown Santa Cruz for a game of senior doubles.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Those skills could cause mismatches at the 3, as will his ability to post up a smaller defender.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Between acts, folks could be seen posting up at one of the many activations, including a fan karaoke session in the Toyota Music Den and the chance to recreate your own television scenes at the Starz BMF lounge.
—Essence, 3 June 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Calvert posted up at a pingpong table at the London Nelson Community Center in downtown Santa Cruz for a game of senior doubles.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Those skills could cause mismatches at the 3, as will his ability to post up a smaller defender.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Between acts, folks could be seen posting up at one of the many activations, including a fan karaoke session in the Toyota Music Den and the chance to recreate your own television scenes at the Starz BMF lounge.
—Essence, 3 June 2025
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“Post up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post%20up. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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