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

Examples of in place in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Safety measures in place Cameras have played a role in responding to these concerns and are currently used to keep tabs on Old Sacramento. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

For now, passengers should check the taxes and port fees attached to their individual booking rather than relying on headlines suggesting the maximum charge is already in place. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Magnesium prevented that expansion through what researchers call a ‘pinning’ effect, locking the spacing between the layers in place. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Environmental regulations were already in place in 2008 when the unconventional Marcellus Shale gas boom began, but conventional drilling dates to the Drake well in 1859 – long before modern environmental oversight existed. — Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Rhymes for in place

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