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 …—
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Mike FreemanHe swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.
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One key part of the organization's work is hosting Camp Firework, a multi-day experience where middle school children take part in a sleep-away experience aimed at inspiring them through the arts.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
There’s more hope that summer signing Piero Hincapie will be fit to take part, however, while Sasa Lukic is the most notable missing piece for Fulham.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Following the Easter 2019 incident, Kay took part in outpatient rehab.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
There’s more hope that summer signing Piero Hincapie will be fit to take part, however, while Sasa Lukic is the most notable missing piece for Fulham.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Following the Easter 2019 incident, Kay took part in outpatient rehab.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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