in place

1. In the appropriate or usual position or order. For example, With everything in place, she started the slide show . [Mid-1500s] Also see put someone in his or her place .

2. In the same spot, without advancing or retreating, as in While marching in place, the band played six more numbers .

Example Sentences

For one, it seems clear the catalysts are still in place to fuel further gains.

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On Tuesday night, without a deal in place, the ongoing government shutdown would become the country’s longest.

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She added police officers are still in the area and cordons are in place.

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Ameerah said she has age restrictions in place on some of her social media so she cannot see all content.

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The White House says that if it loses, it will impose levies via other means, such as a law allowing the president to put tariffs of up to 15% in place for 150 days.

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