take the place of (someone or something)

idiom

: to replace (someone or something)

Who will take the place of the current pope?

Televisions began to take the place of radios in most families' homes.

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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024 The latest young player to join the Blue Jays is touted prospect Leo Jimenez, who was called up from Triple-A Buffalo before Tuesday’s 7-6 win over the Houston Astros to take the place of infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who was placed on the 10-day IL with a left knee sprain. —

Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 2 July 2024 President Joe Biden plans to nominate a Nashville lawyer to take the place of a soon-retiring federal appeals court judge who practiced in the same law firm, the White House announced Thursday. —

Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 23 May 2024 Escobedo’s new Tang Wing will take the place of the Lila Acheson Wallace Wing, designed by Kevin Roche and completed — sort of — in 1987. —

Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the place of (someone or something)

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