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Definition & Meaning of "place"in English

Place
01

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be , a space or area

place definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
places
Examples
I want to find a new place to eat dinner tonight. 
02

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping 

place definition and meaning
03

a home or living space someone regards as their own 

place definition and meaning
Examples
After years of moving around, she finally found a place she could truly call her own. 
04

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) 

place definition and meaning
05

a public square with room for pedestrians 

place definition and meaning
06

any area set aside for a particular purpose 

07

an abstract mental location 

08

a general vicinity 

09

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another 

10

a particular situation 

11

a job in an organization 

12

the passage that is being read 

13

a blank area 

14

an item on a list or in a sequence 

15

proper or appropriate position or location 

16

a small street or a square in a town, often with houses around it 

Examples
They live in a quiet place near the center of the city. 
17

(in sports or competitions) a rank or position someone finishes in based on performance or time 

Examples
She finished in first place and won the gold medal. 
to place
01

to lay or put something somewhere 

Transitive: to place sth somewhere
to place definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
place
3rd person singular
places
Present participle
placing
Past simple
placed
Past participle
placed
Examples
She decided to place the vase of flowers on the dining table as a centerpiece. 
02

to assign a rank, position, or category based on an assessment, comparison, or standard 

Complex Transitive: to place sb/sth [adj] | to place sb/sth at a rank
to place definition and meaning
Examples
The judges placed him third in the competition due to his impressive performance. 
03

to guide or position an object or individual to a specific location or position 

Transitive: to place sth somewhere
to place definition and meaning
Examples
The coach instructed the players to place their shots in the upper left corner of the goal during practice. 
04

to commit financial resources in a particular venture or opportunity 

Transitive: to place financial resources in a venture
to place definition and meaning
Examples
The investor decided to place a substantial amount of money in the stock market. 
05

to put or cause someone to be in a particular position or location, especially for a specific purpose or function 

Complex Transitive: to place sb/sth on a state | to place sb/sth under a state
Examples
The manager placed the new employees on probation until they completed their training. 
06

to finish in a particular rank or position among competitors in a contest 

Linking Verb: to place [adj]
Examples
Despite starting at the back of the pack, she managed to place third in the marathon. 
07

to arrange or execute an order, bet, reservation, or similar commitment 

Transitive: to place an order or commitment
Examples
She placed a bet on the favorite horse to win the race at the upcoming derby. 
08

to evaluate or rank something based on importance or priority 

Complex Transitive: to place sth above sth | to place sth over sth
Examples
Many corporations place shareholder returns over employee well-being. 
09

to recognize and recall individuals, objects, or information 

Transitive: to place sb/sth
Examples
Despite not seeing each other for years, I was able to place her immediately when she walked into the room. 
10

to assign a value to something 

Transitive: to place a value or rate at a specific number
Examples
The appraiser placed the value of the antique vase at around $5000. 
11

to arrange or secure a suitable living situation or job opportunity for someone 

Transitive: to place sb in a position or situation
Examples
The employment agency placed the recent graduate in a marketing position at a reputable company. 
12

to produce a sound that aligns accurately with the intended musical tone 

Transitive: to place a note
Examples
As a professional singer, she always strives to place every note perfectly. 
13

to assign or designate someone to a particular role or position of authority 

Transitive: to place sb as a role or position
Examples
The board of directors decided to place Sarah as the new CEO of the company. 
14

to finish in the second position in a competitive event 

Intransitive
Examples
The soccer team placed in the district tournament, advancing to the regional championships. 
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