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in place
01
in the same spot or position without moving from it
Dialect
American
American
Examples
She jogged in place during the warm-up.
02
in the correct or usual location or position
Examples
The books were finally put in place on the shelf.
03
properly arranged or ready to be used
Examples
The emergency procedures are in place to handle any situation.
in one's place
01
used to say what choices or actions one would make if one was in another person's situation
Examples
If I were in her place, I would have taken the job offer without hesitation.
