In place

adverb

At the correct or usual position or point.

The team is in place for the launch
Visual representation of "in place" - At the correct or usual position or point

Often appears as...

  • have something in place
  • systems are in place
adverb

Ready and available.

We have procedures in place to handle emergencies
Visual representation of "in place" - Ready and available

Often appears as...

  • measures are in place
  • structure is in place
adverb

Not moving from a particular location.

She remained in place ignoring the call to join others
Visual representation of "in place" - Not moving from a particular location

Often appears as...

  • stay in place
  • remain in place
adverb

At the correct or usual position or point.

The team is in place for the launch
Visual representation of "in place" - At the correct or usual position or point

Often appears as...

  • have something in place
  • systems are in place
adverb

Ready and available.

We have procedures in place to handle emergencies
Visual representation of "in place" - Ready and available

Often appears as...

  • measures are in place
  • structure is in place
adverb

Not moving from a particular location.

She remained in place ignoring the call to join others
Visual representation of "in place" - Not moving from a particular location

Often appears as...

  • stay in place
  • remain in place
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Correct Position

Used to describe things organized as planned or expected, often before an event.

Illustration for Correct Position
The chairs were all in place for the seminar.
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Standard Procedure

Refers to established methods or systems that are widely accepted and used.

Illustration for Standard Procedure
With safety protocols in place, the event proceeded smoothly.
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Correct Position

Used to describe things organized as planned or expected, often before an event.

Illustration for Correct Position
The chairs were all in place for the seminar.
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Standard Procedure

Refers to established methods or systems that are widely accepted and used.

Illustration for Standard Procedure
With safety protocols in place, the event proceeded smoothly.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Correct Position

Used to describe things organized as planned or expected, often before an event.

Illustration for Correct Position
The chairs were all in place for the seminar.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Standard Procedure

Refers to established methods or systems that are widely accepted and used.

Illustration for Standard Procedure
With safety protocols in place, the event proceeded smoothly.
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