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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The Rozz-Lee union was still in its early stages when the guitarist posted up at a typical suburban Orlando backyard party in late 1983.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
The video for the song finds HOSHI performing in a blank void, posted up on a giant silver guitar as the object of his affection plugs in and starts strumming.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Produced by Missing Link Productions and Ruby Mannequin Films, the film received an award from Orka for image post up to $10,000, as well as a sound mix up to $6,000 from Soundflower.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Tucker Langford will be posted up for a reverse Trick-or-Treat event at his home Friday and Saturday, where people are asked to dress up in costumes and bring some of his favorite treats.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
The video for the song finds HOSHI performing in a blank void, posted up on a giant silver guitar as the object of his affection plugs in and starts strumming.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Produced by Missing Link Productions and Ruby Mannequin Films, the film received an award from Orka for image post up to $10,000, as well as a sound mix up to $6,000 from Soundflower.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Tucker Langford will be posted up for a reverse Trick-or-Treat event at his home Friday and Saturday, where people are asked to dress up in costumes and bring some of his favorite treats.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Post up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post%20up. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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