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take part

idiom
Meaning

To participate or join.


Origin

disputed origin

From Middle English taken part, a calque of Latin participō. Compare partake, German teilnehmen, Finnish ottaa osaa.

Examples
SIMPLE

I want to take part in the discussion.

CONTEXTUAL

Over fifty volunteers came to take part in the beach cleanup last weekend.

COMPLEX

Reluctant at first, she eventually agreed to take part in the panel, sharing insights she had kept private for years.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  2. 02

    for the most part

    In most aspects; mostly; generally.

  3. 03

    forget to take one's medication this morning

    To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.

  4. 04

    give and take

    A process of compromise or accommodation.

  5. 05

    give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

    Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

  6. 06

    I take it

    Used to express one's understanding of another's position.

  7. 07

    in no small part

    Synonym of in no small measure.

  8. 08

    kick ass and take names

    To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.

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