take place

1. Happen, occur, as in Let me know where the ceremony will take place . [Second half of 1700s]

2. take the place of . Substitute for, as in These glasses will have to take the place of wine goblets , or Jane took her sister's place in line . [Second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

In the event of a yes vote, industrial action is likely to take place in the first few weeks of the new year.

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And like its precursor, Mr. Icke’s version takes place in a single setting, in this case an expansive boardroom with looming gray walls, the headquarters of Oedipus’ campaign.

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The exercise - which is now taking place in 12 states and federally administered territories across India - was sharply criticised by the opposition.

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However, Seoul's national security advisor Wi Sung-lac said on Friday that "from start to finish, the leaders' discussion proceeded on the premise that construction would take place in South Korea".

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The cuts, the largest ever for the carrier, are set to take place in the next week, the people said.

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