take part

idiomatic phrase

: to be involved in some activity : to participate in something
Almost everyone took part in the celebration.
She refused to take part in the discussion.
… was sentenced to five years in federal prison in May for taking part in a bogus investment scheme … Mike Freeman
He swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.

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He was scheduled to take part in live batting practice Monday morning at the Camelback Ranch back fields. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 Betts contracted the illness shortly before the team boarded its flight to Tokyo on Wednesday and did not take part in either of the team’s two initial workouts at the Tokyo Dome. Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025 During their stay Williams became commander of the space station, and both astronauts took part in spacewalks. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025 The Ukrainian leader is expected to take part in a virtual meeting with European and NATO leaders on support for Ukraine on Saturday, hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take part

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of take part was in 1785

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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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