place
place
pleɪs
pleis
British pronunciation
/pleɪs/

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
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I want to find a new place to eat dinner tonight.
I 'm excited to explore new places on my vacation.
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
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After years of moving around, she finally found a place she could truly call her own.
They invited us over to their new place for dinner last night.
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

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They live in a quiet place near the center of the city.
The new bakery is located on the corner of the place.
17

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

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She finished in first place and won the gold medal.
He was disappointed with his third place after leading most of the race.
to place
01

to lay or put something somewhere

Transitive: to place sth somewhere
to place definition and meaning
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She decided to place the vase of flowers on the dining table as a centerpiece.
The cat likes to place itself near the window to bask in the sunlight.
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
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The judges placed him third in the competition due to his impressive performance.
The company ’s latest smartphone was placed at the top of the rankings for battery life.
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
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The coach instructed the players to place their shots in the upper left corner of the goal during practice.
The firefighter placed the nozzle directly at the base of the flames to extinguish the fire more effectively.
04

to commit financial resources in a particular venture or opportunity

Transitive: to place financial resources in a venture
to place definition and meaning
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The investor decided to place a substantial amount of money in the stock market.
He placed his savings in a high-yield investment fund to secure future returns.
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
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The manager placed the new employees on probation until they completed their training.
The judge placed the witness under oath before they testified in court.
06

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

Linking Verb: to place [adj]
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Despite starting at the back of the pack, she managed to place third in the marathon.
The horse raced well and eventually placed first in the Kentucky Derby.
07

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

Transitive: to place an order or commitment
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She placed a bet on the favorite horse to win the race at the upcoming derby.
The customer placed an order for a custom-made suit with the tailor, specifying the fabric and style.
08

to evaluate or rank something based on importance or priority

Complex Transitive: to place sth above sth | to place sth over sth
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Many corporations place shareholder returns over employee well-being.
Some politicians place popularity over principles in their policy decisions.
09

to recognize and recall individuals, objects, or information

Transitive: to place sb/sth
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Despite not seeing each other for years, I was able to place her immediately when she walked into the room.
Even with the passage of time, she could still place the melody from her childhood.
10

to assign a value to something

Transitive: to place a value or rate at a specific number
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The appraiser placed the value of the antique vase at around $ 5000.
The meteorologist placed the likelihood of rain tomorrow at 60 %.
11

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

Transitive: to place sb in a position or situation
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The employment agency placed the recent graduate in a marketing position at a reputable company.
After months of searching, she was finally placed in a managerial role at a multinational corporation.
12

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

Transitive: to place a note
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As a professional singer, she always strives to place every note perfectly.
During vocal training, students are taught techniques to help them place notes accurately.
13

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

Transitive: to place sb as a role or position
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The board of directors decided to place Sarah as the new CEO of the company.
The university administration placed Professor Thompson as the head of the Physics Department.
14

to finish in the second position in a competitive event

Intransitive
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The soccer team placed in the district tournament, advancing to the regional championships.
The gymnast placed in the all-around competition, showcasing her versatility and skill.
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