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
Mike FreemanHe swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.
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Crews of 10 Su-30SM2 multipurpose fighters and Su-24M tactical front-line bombers from the fleet took part in the exercise, which involved bombing targets while traveling at more than 620 miles per hour, the official Tass news agency said, and practicing the evasion of aircraft and air defenses.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ray Ray was then able to take part in the New Hampshire marathon with Denardo’s husband, while remaining in a cat backpack during their time in New York City.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Beyond their recognition, all award recipients will be invited to take part in a dedicated growth program hosted during Milan Fashion Week in September 2026.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Barcelona initially agreed to take part this evening but then backtracked, in part because of security reasons.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ray Ray was then able to take part in the New Hampshire marathon with Denardo’s husband, while remaining in a cat backpack during their time in New York City.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Beyond their recognition, all award recipients will be invited to take part in a dedicated growth program hosted during Milan Fashion Week in September 2026.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Barcelona initially agreed to take part this evening but then backtracked, in part because of security reasons.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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