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 …

—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

Lawmakers in the commonwealth are also pushing a bill that would require the Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement agencies to take part in the 287(g) program, which allows for collaboration with federal immigration enforcement officials. —Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026

Shortly after obtaining confirmation that Ramos did not visit Santa Clara to take part in Bad Bunny's halftime show, Fox shared a clip of the moment to his Instagram account. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026

Before ski jumping, for example, the Prevc children were encouraged to take part in football, handball, tennis and athletics. —Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

Participants took part in multiple events, including a ski boot obstacle course that tested endurance at altitude. —Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 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