Word
took place
Definition
idiom. to happen or occur, especially when something is planned or organized.
idiom. to occur or happen; specifically used for events that are scheduled or situated in a particular location.
Examples
“The wedding took place in a beautiful garden.”
“The meeting took place yesterday afternoon in the main conference room.”
“The historic signing of the treaty took place in the grand hall, witnessed by leaders from across the globe.”
Examples
simple
“The wedding took place in a beautiful garden.”
contextual
“The meeting took place yesterday afternoon in the main conference room.”
complex
“The historic signing of the treaty took place in the grand hall, witnessed by leaders from across the globe.”
Usage
usually used for organized events like meetings, festivals, or ceremonies rather than accidental occurrences.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'happen'; while 'happen' is for any event, 'take place' often implies a planned event with a specific setting.
Pitfall
The accident took place at 5 PM.
The accident happened at 5 PM.
'Take place' is generally reserved for planned events, whereas 'happen' is better for accidents or random occurrences.
Scan code
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