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.
Visual representation of "take your place" - To sit or stand in the spot that someone else was just in.

Often appears as...

  • take someone's place
  • take the place of
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Physical Replacement

Use when someone literally occupies a space where another person was.

Illustration for Physical Replacement
Can you take your place at the desk where Sarah was sitting?
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Temporary Context

Often temporary, like covering for someone briefly in a meeting or a seating arrangement.

Illustration for Temporary Context
I'll take your place until you return from the break.
Visual representation of the word "Take your place"

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