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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Under the terms of the settlement, Vivint Solar will notify eligible consumers how to submit claims to take part in the $3 million restitution fund, as well as deadlines for making submissions.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged his caucus to either silently protest the speech or to take part in off-site counterprogramming to avoid a repeat of last year’s sign-hoisting brouhaha.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, a study conducted by Emily White in December found that 32% of respondents who were taking part in the iPod’s revival were Gen Z — meaning this isn’t purely a nostalgia play by older millennials digging through junk drawers.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet, will also take part and plans to launch a London passenger service by the third quarter of 2026, company representatives told reporters last month.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged his caucus to either silently protest the speech or to take part in off-site counterprogramming to avoid a repeat of last year’s sign-hoisting brouhaha.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, a study conducted by Emily White in December found that 32% of respondents who were taking part in the iPod’s revival were Gen Z — meaning this isn’t purely a nostalgia play by older millennials digging through junk drawers.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet, will also take part and plans to launch a London passenger service by the third quarter of 2026, company representatives told reporters last month.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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