Take somebody’s/something’s place

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verb

To replace someone or something.

When he retired, his son took his place in the family business.
Visual representation of "take somebody’s/something’s place" - To replace someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • take your place
  • take my place
verb

To do something that someone else was supposed to do or usually does.

She couldn't attend the meeting, so I took her place.
Visual representation of "take somebody’s/something’s place" - To do something that someone else was supposed to do or usually does.

Often appears as...

  • take her place
  • take his place
verb

To assume the role, position or function of something else.

Online shopping is taking the place of traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
Visual representation of "take somebody’s/something’s place" - To assume the role, position or function of something else.

Often appears as...

  • take the place of
  • taking place of
verb

To occupy a space where something else was before.

Once the old building was demolished, a new skyscraper took its place.
Visual representation of "take somebody’s/something’s place" - To occupy a space where something else was before.

Often appears as...

  • take its place
  • take their place
verb

To replace someone or something.

When he retired, his son took his place in the family business.
Visual representation of "take somebody’s/something’s place" - To replace someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • take your place
  • take my place
verb

To do something that someone else was supposed to do or usually does.

She couldn't attend the meeting, so I took her place.
Visual representation of "take somebody’s/something’s place" - To do something that someone else was supposed to do or usually does.

Often appears as...

  • take her place
  • take his place
verb

To assume the role, position or function of something else.

Online shopping is taking the place of traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
Visual representation of "take somebody’s/something’s place" - To assume the role, position or function of something else.

Often appears as...

  • take the place of
  • taking place of
verb

To occupy a space where something else was before.

Once the old building was demolished, a new skyscraper took its place.
Visual representation of "take somebody’s/something’s place" - To occupy a space where something else was before.

Often appears as...

  • take its place
  • take their place
Definition 1 of 4
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LampPro Tip 1/2

Job Succession

Often used when discussing jobs or roles passing from one person to another.

Illustration for Job Succession
After the CEO retired, her chosen successor took her place.
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Not Literal

It doesn't always mean physically occupying a space; it can refer to roles or functions.

Illustration for Not Literal
He took my place as the lead singer in the band.
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