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as part of sth

prep. phr..
A2 Elementary Oxford

prep. phr.. Means something is one piece of a larger thing, event, or process.

prep. phr.. A complex preposition used to introduce a constituent element of a larger whole, system, activity, or process.


SIMPLE

He works here as part of the team.

CONTEXTUAL

She visited the factory as part of her research for a new book on manufacturing.

COMPLEX

The government introduced the controversial surveillance measures as part of a broader, undeclared strategy to centralize state power and monitor dissent.

Usage

This phrase is followed by a noun that names the larger group, plan, or system.

Teaching tip

Explain that 'as part of' emphasizes the role or function of an element within the whole, whereas 'in' might just indicate location.

Pitfall

He joined the committee part of his job.He joined the committee as part of his job.The word 'as' is required to establish the relationship between the action and the larger context.

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