View synonyms for

take place

take the place of . Substitute for, as in These glasses will have to take the place of wine goblets , or Jane took her sister's place in line . [Second half of 1800s]
Happen, occur, as in Let me know where the ceremony will take place . [Second half of 1700s]

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

That was a reference to the serendipitous conversations that can take place on the margins of a summit or a ceremony as leaders "brush by" one another while they find their seats.

From

No reason has been given, although it may have something to do with the funeral taking place on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath.

From

The US has not released details of what was discussed during the meeting, but as it took place US President Donald Trump hinted that the two sides were close to reaching a deal.

From

It was switched off in 2017, for the first time since the war, to allow repairs to take place.

From

The weigh-in took place behind closed doors at a London hotel on Friday.

From

Related Words

take pity on take potluck

Browse