take place

phrasal-verb
UK: /teɪk pleɪs/
US: /teɪk pleɪs/

  1. To happen; to occur.

    1. The party will take place tonight at 8 PM.
    2. The meeting will take place even if some members are absent from town.

  2. To be held; to be celebrated.

    1. The concert will take place in the park.
    2. The annual festival will take place next month regardless of the weather.

  3. To be the scene of something.

    1. The battle took place near the river.
    2. Much of the novel's action take place in a small, isolated village.

Synonyms

happen occur transpire arise befall come about

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "take place" in English means: To happen; to occur., To be held; to be celebrated., To be the scene of something..

The phonetic transcription of "take place" is /teɪk pleɪs/ in British English and /teɪk pleɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "take place": happen, occur, transpire, arise, befall, come about.

Example usage of "take place": "The party will take place tonight at 8 PM.". More examples on the page.