take part

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.

Examples of take part in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The passengers also took part in a rousing sing-along to the tune. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2026

Michele is in talks to reprise her Rachel Berry character in the reboot, Deadline recently confirmed, and Tobin has discussed the possibility of her character Kitty Wilde taking part. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2026

Eleven countries took part, including Cambodia, Mongolia and Korea. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 14 Nov. 2026

Guests are encouraged to treat the entire neighborhood as the hotel and take part in cultural experiences such as geisha performances. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for take part

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart