How to Use post up in a Sentence

post up

verb
Definition of post upnext
  • Spread out a blanket on one of the lawns, or post up against a railing in one of the piers.
    — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2019
  • After all, this is a great, cozy spot to post up and catch up on work.
    — Melissa Kravitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2018
  • He's got to learn how to post up low and wide at the college level.
    — Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2021
  • There was a posting up at the theater for tickets to the awards show.
    — Andrew Rannells, New York Times, 5 June 2018
  • That’s why head coach Steve Kerr has asked Thompson to post up more on the low block.
    — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2022
  • The move here is to post up at one of the area’s charming boutique hotels.
    — Juliet Izon, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2022
  • There have been times when the player posting up has failed to hold off his man well enough.
    — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2019
  • He's posted up at a bar with beers in front of him — ignore the human fists.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
  • These gifts are for your friend who loves nothing more than to post up on the couch with a cozy blanket.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2022
  • That’s a 4-foot long stick, 2.5 inches longer than normal and tall enough to post up Spud Webb.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2020
  • Although the chairs in the sand are reserved for hotel guests, anyone can post up at the bar.
    — Shannon Sims, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
  • Have one hunter move quietly forward through the woods for 30 to 40 yards, then post up and stay still, gun at the ready.
    — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Reese picked up his fourth foul trying to post up Sissoko with 8:35 left.
    — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Instead, find the nearest stretch of shore, and prepare to post up for the day with a cooler full of snacks and drinks and a good book.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
  • There’s no seating, but customers can post up at the taqueria counter to eat their tacos.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 June 2021
  • For those who like to cook in their backyard, or anyone who likes to post up at a glampsite, cast iron is the way to go.
    — Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2023
  • That tweeter left the post up even after being set straight.
    — Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2018
  • Lobster claw meat posted up at the center of a cup of rich lobster bisque.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2018
  • At any time, players can post up on the steps of a cathedral to cast spells and drink potions to strengthen their game.
    — Lily Jackson | Ljackson@al.com, al.com, 29 June 2019
  • Horford did try to post up Thompson a few times, but the actions were slightly forced and clunky.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022
  • In the clip, the two rappers post up with an entourage of pals outside a packing store in the 1017 Records founder’s home base of Atlanta.
    — Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Aniston followed that post up with a collage of pictures of Rachel wearing the style over the years on Friends.
    — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 7 June 2021
  • Can shoot off the dribble, post up smaller players, attack gaps and get to the basket.
    — Heather Boehm, SI.com, 21 June 2018
  • Despite only posting up here for the better part of 10 years, the bassist left an imprint on the abode in more ways than one.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 July 2023
  • The general store, a short walk away, has a great selection of craft beers — grab a sixer and post up near the fire pit.
    — Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 27 Jan. 2020
  • While they're posted up by the doors thanking you on your way out, take out your headphones and respond.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 24 Sep. 2019
  • The Trojans tried to post up Kobe Johnson, who was just three-for-seven shooting for eight points.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2024
  • He's got size, can shoot the 3 and post up, but struggles on defense against more athletic fours.
    — Duane Rankin, azcentral, 12 June 2020
  • Who doesn’t want to post up in that gorgeous great room with a glass of small-batch bourbon after a day of ranch handling?
    — Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Gustafson led the bench with over 26 minutes on the floor and thrived with more post up opportunities.
    — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2022

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