# take part in sth

CEFR A2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/take-part-in-sth
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to join an activity or event with other people.

For teachers: to participate in an activity, event, or collective action; functions as an intransitive verb phrase followed by a prepositional object.

## Examples

- I want to take part in the race.
- Many local students take part in the annual science fair to show their projects.
- Although he was initially hesitant, he eventually decided to take part in the negotiations to ensure his community's interests were represented.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He took part of the meeting." but "He took part in the meeting." — the preposition 'in' is required for participation; 'take part of' is often a confusion with 'take a piece of' or 'be part of'.

## Usage notes

- always followed by the preposition 'in' and the activity being joined.
- Teaching tip: contrast with 'participate' (more formal) and 'join' (which can mean becoming a member of a group rather than just doing an activity); 'take part in' focuses on the action.

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