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in place

phrase

The phrase "in place" is versatile and can describe something being correctly positioned, established, or stationary.

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Definition

B2General

(common)In the correct or appropriate position.

Example

  • With everything in place, she started the presentation.
  • Make sure all the tools are in place before you begin.

B2Operational

(common)Established or set up and functioning.

Example

  • The new policy is now in place.
  • Similar regulations are already in place in other countries.

B2Stationary

(common)Remaining in the same location without moving.

Example

  • He was jogging in place to warm up.
  • The statue stood in place for centuries.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in place":

in situin lineon the spotin onein housein playin usein conditionout of placein stateput inin the fieldin servicein storeput beforein stepin handin formin a boxin actionon the tablein order