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 first hint of sunshine in the spring, and everyone descends down to the banks of the Seine, posting up with bottles of wine and picnic fare.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
The day’s activities for families posting up at the serene Four Seasons Punta Mita often revolve around the Nuna infinity pool, with savvy parents rotating kid-watching duties with visits to the stunning Apuane Spa.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Williams was dominant for much of the night, particularly hurting the Gators when posting up against one-on-one coverage.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
Travelers can post up in the city, where cafes and workspaces abound – and make weekend getaways to the coast for surfing and relaxing on the beach.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
The day’s activities for families posting up at the serene Four Seasons Punta Mita often revolve around the Nuna infinity pool, with savvy parents rotating kid-watching duties with visits to the stunning Apuane Spa.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Williams was dominant for much of the night, particularly hurting the Gators when posting up against one-on-one coverage.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
Travelers can post up in the city, where cafes and workspaces abound – and make weekend getaways to the coast for surfing and relaxing on the beach.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Post up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post%20up. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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