take place

idiomatic phrase

: happen, occur
The conference is scheduled to take place in June.
Fighting over a disputed section of the border is taking place in remote jungle …James Brooke
What's clear amid the debate is that a remarkable revolution has taken place in the care and treatment of America's children.LynNell Hancock et al.

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The launch of the initiative will take place on Feb. 21 after New York Fashion Week with an exclusive celebration hosted by Dale Noelle and True Model Management. Kanika Talwar, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025 Another exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners was scheduled to take place on Saturday. James MacKenzie, Emily Rose, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 Set to take place at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens, the service will honor the life and legacy of the influential Hip-Hop impresario. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2025 The film takes place during President Trump’s first term. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for take place 

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of take place was in 1770

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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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