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

This may mean removing an abusive parent as their guardian and establishing another relative or foster parent in place of the parent. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

There is, of course, an automatic effect to hanging the tabletop pieces in place of the crucifix, their undulating surfaces almost reminiscent of a kind of spiritual abstraction. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

The building broke ground in August, and the tower crane is now in place. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Fittingly, the hotel takes great care to disrupt its surroundings as little as possible; a geothermal well services the property’s heating and cooling, and plants that draw mosquito-eating birds are used in place of pesticides. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 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