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

Register for a wristband to take part in all the festive activities, including costume contests and food and drink specials at over 50 venues participating in Santacon. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025

But crucial details are still missing, including what countries will take part in an international security force intended for Gaza, a critical part of the agreement. —Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025

Local media reported the arrest of 13 soldiers who took part in the coup earlier on Sunday, citing sources close to the presidency. —CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025

Pearson drove down to Disneyland and back just to take part. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025

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