take place — to happen or occur; to be held at a particular location
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to happen or occur; to be held at a particular location
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk pleɪs/
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse will take place next Tuesday, but I already have a dentist appointment.
- The wedding ceremony took place in a beautiful garden.
- When did the accident take place?
take place
NOUN[/teɪk pleɪs/]
to happen or occur; to be held at a particular location
to happen or occur; to be held at a particular location
Meetings take place in the workplace, while trading happens in the marketplace!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Take derives from Old Norse 'taka', meaning to seize or grasp. Place comes from Latin 'platea', meaning a broad street or open space. The phrase 'take place' developed as a compound expression meaning to occur or happen at a specific location.
Breakdown
take (Old Norse 'taka': to seize, grasp) + place (Latin 'platea': broad street, open space) = to occur or happen in a particular location or situation.
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📝Examples
“The zombie apocalypse will take place next Tuesday, but I already have a dentist appointment.”
“The wedding ceremony took place in a beautiful garden.”
“When did the accident take place?”
“The exam takes place in the main auditorium.”
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