Finesentence mobile logo
Sign in Login / Register

Take place: meaning, definitions and examples

📍
Add to dictionary

take place

 

[ teɪk pleɪs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a location

To happen or occur, especially in a specified place or setting. It can refer to events, actions, or situations that occur at a particular time and location.

Synonyms

happen, occur, occur, transpire.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
take place

This phrase is used when referring to planned or scheduled events.

  • The concert will take place next Friday.
  • The meeting took place in the conference room.
occur

This word is often used in more formal or scientific contexts, especially for events that happen naturally or for incidents.

  • A solar eclipse will occur next month.
  • Many accidents occur due to human error.
happen

Use this word for both planned and unplanned events and actions, often with a neutral or slightly informal tone.

  • Unexpected things happen all the time.
  • What happened at the party last night?
transpire

This word is formal and sometimes used sarcastically or humorously in casual conversation. It often implies that something has been revealed or discovered.

  • It transpired that the rumors were true.

Examples of usage

  • The meeting will take place in the conference room.
  • The concert took place at the stadium last night.
Context #2 | Verb

in a sequence

To assume or occupy a position in a series of events or steps. It can refer to the order in which events occur or the progression of a process.

Synonyms

happen, occur, occur.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
take place

Used to describe planned or scheduled events.

  • The concert will take place next Saturday.
  • The meeting took place at the conference room.
occur

Commonly used in formal or scientific contexts.

  • Earthquakes occur frequently in this region.
  • The incident occurred at midnight.
happen

Used to describe sudden or unexpected events.

  • What happened here?
  • An accident happened on the highway.

Examples of usage

  • The final exam will take place after the completion of all coursework.
  • The competition will take place over the course of three days.
Context #3 | Verb

as a substitute

To act or serve as a replacement or stand-in for someone or something else. It can refer to filling a role or function in the absence of the usual occupant.

Synonyms

replace, stand-in, substitute.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
take place

Use 'take place' to describe an event or occurrence happening at a specific time or location.

  • The conference will take place in the main hall.
  • When does the ceremony take place?
substitute

Use 'substitute' when you want to indicate that one thing or person is used instead of another, often as a temporary measure.

  • You can substitute butter with margarine in this recipe.
  • He was called in as a substitute teacher for today.
stand-in

Use 'stand-in' when referring to a person who temporarily takes the place of someone else, usually in a professional setting. This phrase is informal.

  • During his vacation, Kara will act as the stand-in for the CEO.
  • The understudy is often used as a stand-in for the lead actor.
replace

Use 'replace' when you are talking about putting something new or different in the position of something else that no longer works or is needed.

  • We need to replace the old printer with a new one.
  • She will replace the outgoing manager next month.

Examples of usage

  • During her absence, I will take her place in the presentation.
  • The substitute teacher will take place of the regular teacher for today.

Translations

Translations of the word "take place" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocorrer

🇮🇳 होना

🇩🇪 stattfinden

🇮🇩 terjadi

🇺🇦 відбуватися

🇵🇱 odbywać się

🇯🇵 行われる (okonawareru)

🇫🇷 avoir lieu

🇪🇸 tener lugar

🇹🇷 gerçekleşmek

🇰🇷 발생하다 (balsaenghada)

🇸🇦 يحدث

🇨🇿 konat se

🇸🇰 konať sa

🇨🇳 发生 (fāshēng)

🇸🇮 zgoditi se

🇮🇸 eiga sér stað

🇰🇿 болу

🇬🇪 მოხდეს (mokhdes)

🇦🇿 baş vermək

🇲🇽 tener lugar

Etymology

The phrase 'take place' originated in the 16th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'taken' meaning 'to seize' and the Old French word 'placer' meaning 'to place'. Over time, it evolved to refer to events or actions happening in a specific location or sequence. The expression has been widely used in English literature and everyday language to describe the occurrence or unfolding of events.