Take place: meaning, definitions and examples
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take place
[ teɪk pleɪs ]
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
Examples of usage
- The meeting will take place in the conference room.
- The concert took place at the stadium last night.
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
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.
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
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
- acontecer
- ter lugar
🇮🇳 होना
🇩🇪 stattfinden
- geschehen
- stattfinden
🇮🇩 terjadi
🇺🇦 відбуватися
- проходити
- мати місце
🇵🇱 odbywać się
🇯🇵 行われる (okonawareru)
🇫🇷 avoir lieu
- se produire
- se dérouler
🇪🇸 tener lugar
- ocurrir
- suceder
🇹🇷 gerçekleşmek
🇰🇷 발생하다 (balsaenghada)
🇸🇦 يحدث
🇨🇿 konat se
- probíhat
- dít se
🇸🇰 konať sa
- prebiehať
- diať sa
🇨🇳 发生 (fāshēng)
🇸🇮 zgoditi se
- potekati
- odvijati se
🇮🇸 eiga sér stað
🇰🇿 болу
🇬🇪 მოხდეს (mokhdes)
🇦🇿 baş vermək
🇲🇽 tener lugar
- ocurrir
- suceder
Word origin
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.