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

Also figuring prominently in the proceedings is the cleric’s acolyte Alyce (Thomasin McKenzie, Jojo Rabbit), a fictional character representing the many women who took part in the movement. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

The Prince of Wales, 44, and the Princess Royal, 76, were seen arriving for the service at the Oslo Cathedral after taking part in the solemn funeral procession. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Chinese representatives took part in the Seoul Defense Dialogue forum but were not featured as panelists or speakers. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

The Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board took part in planning the event, city officials said in the release. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 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