Take your place
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To sit or stand in the spot that someone else was just in.
After John left the meeting, Maria was asked to take his place.
Often appears as...
- take someone's place
- take the place of
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To do what someone else usually does or is supposed to do, when they cannot or do not want to do it.
When the lead actress got sick, her understudy had to take her place.
Often appears as...
- take the place of
- take someone's place
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To assume a particular position or role.
He is not ready to take his place as a leader.
Often appears as...
- take the place of
- take one’s rightful place
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To become part of an ordered or structured group.
Going to your work station and starting your workday can be considered taking your place.
Often appears as...
- prepare to take your place
- time to take your place
phrase
To sit or stand in the spot that someone else was just in.
After John left the meeting, Maria was asked to take his place.
Often appears as...
- take someone's place
- take the place of
phrase
To do what someone else usually does or is supposed to do, when they cannot or do not want to do it.
When the lead actress got sick, her understudy had to take her place.
Often appears as...
- take the place of
- take someone's place
phrase
To assume a particular position or role.
He is not ready to take his place as a leader.
Often appears as...
- take the place of
- take one’s rightful place
phrase
To become part of an ordered or structured group.
Going to your work station and starting your workday can be considered taking your place.
Often appears as...
- prepare to take your place
- time to take your place
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Replacement
Use when someone literally occupies a space where another person was.
Can you take your place at the desk where Sarah was sitting?
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Context
Often temporary, like covering for someone briefly in a meeting or a seating arrangement.
I'll take your place until you return from the break.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Replacement
Use when someone literally occupies a space where another person was.
Can you take your place at the desk where Sarah was sitting?
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Context
Often temporary, like covering for someone briefly in a meeting or a seating arrangement.
I'll take your place until you return from the break.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Replacement
Use when someone literally occupies a space where another person was.
Can you take your place at the desk where Sarah was sitting?
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Context
Often temporary, like covering for someone briefly in a meeting or a seating arrangement.
I'll take your place until you return from the break.
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