take place

/tˈeɪk plˈeɪs/

to take place

to occur at a specific time or location

take one's place

/tˈeɪk wˈɒnz plˈeɪs/

/tˈeɪk wˈʌnz plˈeɪs/

to take one's place

to assume someone's role, position, or responsibilities

to stand or position oneself in a specific location

Example

The meeting with the attorney took place in private to discuss legal matters.

Testimony was given in court regarding anterior threats made before the alleged crime took place.

The meeting is scheduled to take place out in the courtyard.

The garden show takes place annually.

The government announced that the controversial policy would be placed in abeyance while consultations with stakeholders took place.

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