Media and Communication - Social Media Interactions

Here you will learn some English words related to social media interactions such as "comment", "mention", and "unsubscribe".

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Media and Communication
to post [verb]

to publish an image, video, text, or other form of content on to the Internet, particularly on social media

Ex: He loves to post motivational quotes and thoughts on his LinkedIn profile to inspire his connections .
to share [verb]

to use social media applications or websites to post or repost a message, image, etc.

Ex: Let 's share this exciting event on Instagram .
to like [verb]

to show support for or interest in a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button

Ex: The blog post has been liked by dozens of readers .

to express a negative sentiment or lack of approval towards a post, comment, or content by indicating one's dissatisfaction or disagreement with it, often through the use of a dislike button or similar feature provided by the platform

Ex: Many users disliked the video , leaving negative feedback in the comments .

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Ex: During the meeting , participants were invited to comment on the proposed changes to the project plan .

to subscribe to a person or organization's account on a social media platform to check everything that they post or publish

Ex: He follows several news outlets on Facebook to stay informed about current events .

to stop receiving updates or posts from another user on social media, removing their content from one's feed or timeline

to tag [verb]

to associate or label someone or something in a post, comment, or photo, typically by using their username or adding relevant keywords, enabling others to easily find or identify them when viewing the content

Ex: When you post the group picture , make sure to tag everyone so they know it 's up !

to include or reference another user's username or handle in a post, comment, or message, often by using the "@" symbol followed by their username, drawing their attention to the content or inviting them to join the conversation

Ex: You should mention the brand you 're wearing in your TikTok video for product promotion .
to DM [verb]

to send someone a private message on the social media

to reply [verb]

to respond or react to a post, comment, or message, typically by providing a direct response or engaging in a conversation related to the original content

Ex: They replied to the Instagram story with emojis to show their support for the cause .

to repost or share a message that has already been shared by someone else on X social media

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to mark, like, or save online content for easy access or future reference

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to save [verb]

to preserve or bookmark a post, image, video, or other content for later viewing or reference, often by selecting a "save" or similar option provided by the platform

Ex: I often save inspirational quotes I find online .
to block [verb]

to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media

Ex: The user blocked the online harasser to prevent them from seeing their posts .

to remove a restriction on another user, restoring their ability to interact with one's online profile or messages

Ex: She refused to unblock anyone she no longer trusted .

to notify the platform or its administrators about inappropriate, offensive, or abusive content or behavior by using the provided reporting feature or option

Ex: The online forum relies on its community members to report any instances of inappropriate behavior or offensive language .
to hide [verb]

to conceal or make content less visible in one's feed or timeline, often by selecting an option or feature that temporarily or permanently removes the content from view

Ex: The app lets you hide posts from specific accounts .

to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

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to tweet [verb]

to post or send something on X social media

Ex: The company tweets promotional offers to attract customers .
to pm [verb]

(social media) to write someone a private message

to disable or turn off an account or profile on a digital platform or social media network

Ex: To avoid distractions , he deactivated his profile during exam season .

to voluntarily sign up or register for a service or regular updates, indicating the desire to receive ongoing content or notifications from a specific source

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to voluntarily remove or cancel one's subscription or connection to a particular user, page, or channel on a social media platform