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Meaning of Repost: General Definition and How to Do It on Various Social Media

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Kapanlagi.com - Currently, social media has become one of the places for various things, from searching for information, jobs to entertainment. It is not surprising that there are many terms in social media, one of which is repost. But do KLovers know the meaning of repost?

Yes, maybe almost everyone already knows what the meaning of repost is. And usually, the function of repost is almost the same on various social media platforms. Generally, reposts are often done by social media users, especially Instagram. However, other social media platforms also usually use reposts for various activities.

Now, for KLovers who want to know what the actual meaning of repost is in social media. Here is the meaning of repost both in general and in each social media, along with how to do it. Let's check it out KLovers.

1. Meaning of Repost in General

Previously it was known that the function of repost in several social media platforms is almost the same. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the meaning of repost itself is an activity carried out by social media users, which is to select posts on social media and redistribute them.

Although everyone already knows how the repost feature works, there are still many who do not know the actual meaning of repost in social media. For example, someone has written or uploaded a photo some time ago. Then they want to upload the post again, so they then mark it with repost or reposting.

However, not all repost functions are the same as the general term, KLovers. Because each social media platform usually differs in reposting, but in general, reposting is done in similar ways. So you can see the function and meaning of repost on each social media platform you will use.

2. Meaning of Repost on Instagram and How to Do It

Already know the general meaning of repost, but what is the meaning of repost in social media? What is its function? Yes, in Instagram social media, the meaning of repost is a feature provided for users. Later, users can upload posts from friends or other people again.

So, repost here is not uploading old posts and then reposting them, KLovers. In Instagram social media, the meaning of repost can also mean that we re-upload other people's posts. Whether it's old or new posts, such as photos, videos, or writings. This is how to repost on Instagram that you can do:

1. Repost IG Feed to Story

- Determine the photo or video that you want to repost on the Feed.

- Look for the paper plane icon below the content. This icon is located next to the 'Like' and 'Comment' icons.

- After several options appear for sending, please select 'Add post to your story'.

- You will be taken directly to the Instagram Story view and you can edit the content according to the available features, such as text, gifts, and so on.

- Next, select 'Send to' in the bottom right corner. Then choose 'Your Story' and finish.

2. Repost IG Story

- Open DM or 'Direct Message' on your IG.

- Look for messages that mention you (usually it will go to DM).

- However, now you can also directly check it in the notification icon.

- Next, click 'Add to your story' that appears below the Instagram Story of that account.

- You will be taken to the story view and it allows you to add text, stickers, and so on.

- Next, click 'Send to' and select 'Your story'.

3. Meaning of Repost on Twitter and How to Do It

On Twitter social media, there is also a term called repost. Not different from Instagram social media, the meaning of repost on Twitter is to repost or retweet on Twitter. This method allows you to directly share it with other users and your followers.

You can use the built-in retweet feature to share other people's tweets with all of your followers. Alternatively, you can also manually retweet by adding "RT" or "MT" to indicate that you have reposted someone else's content. This is the function of repost on Twitter.

And here's how you can repost on Twitter, KLovers:

1. First, open the Twitter application or access the official Twitter page.

2. Then, log in with your account.

3. Determine which post you want to retweet or repost on your Twitter feed.

4. Select the icon in the middle that represents retweet on the desired post.

5. Finally, click on that middle icon. Automatically, the post will be reposted on your Twitter feed.

4. Meaning of Repost on Facebook and How to Do It

And finally, there is the meaning of repost on the social media platform Facebook. Just like Twitter, the repost feature is available on Facebook. So, you just need to copy and repost.

Through this feature, it certainly makes it easier for users to spread it quickly and practically. You can repost videos, photos, and link URLs. And here is how to repost on the social media platform Facebook that you can do:

1. Open the Facebook application on your smartphone or access the Facebook website to log in.

2. Determine which post you want to copy and repost on your Facebook feed.

3. Select the "Share" button below the post.

4. Next, select "Share This Status" if you want to choose a post in the form of a text box.

5. You can set who can see the repost. To do this, select "Custom" below your post menu, then select "Share This Status".

6. In this step, you can set the users who can see this repost and hide other users from the repost.

7. Then, press "Share Status" to repost. And it's done.

That is the meaning of repost that you can know, whether it's the general meaning of repost or the meaning of repost on some social media platforms. Not only the meaning of repost, but you can also learn how to repost on several social media platforms.

(kpl/gen/dhm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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