in place

phrase

1

or less commonly into place

a

: in an original or proper position

b

: established, instituted, or operational

systems in place

2

: in the same spot without forward or backward movement

run in place

see also:

shelter in place

Examples of in place in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Part of Main Market Square in Kraków and surrounding streets reopened Sunday, but cordons remain in place while police carry out forensic work, the city has said in a statement. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

Sanders was 19 of 31 for 297 yards and two TDs in his first start this season in place of Deshaun Watson, who sat out after spending part of the past week in the NFL's concussion protocol. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026

By the time money arrives, the framework for managing it should already be in place. — Adam Frank, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026

Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for in place

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase