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 …—
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Mike FreemanHe swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.
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Nine officials are to take part in the talks, including Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andrii Yermak and top envoy Rustem Umerov, according to a statement posted on the Ukrainian presidency's website, which also stated that the negotiators are empowered to deal directly with Russia.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025
The incident, captured on video, showed ICE agents detaining the teen, who is taking part in an internship experience at Rhode Island Superior Court, as he was being driven to school by a judge.
—Taylor Galgano Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
At the resort, visitors can watch (or participate in) the ice skating at Olympic Plaza, shop the Arts Whistler market, and take part in the annual Dress Like Santa Day, where skiers and snowboarders are invited to—as the name suggests—dress up as Santa for a chance to win prizes on the slopes.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Nine Ukrainian officials, including Zelenskyy's chief of staff, are set to take part in the talks, the Associated Press reported.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025
The incident, captured on video, showed ICE agents detaining the teen, who is taking part in an internship experience at Rhode Island Superior Court, as he was being driven to school by a judge.
—Taylor Galgano Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
At the resort, visitors can watch (or participate in) the ice skating at Olympic Plaza, shop the Arts Whistler market, and take part in the annual Dress Like Santa Day, where skiers and snowboarders are invited to—as the name suggests—dress up as Santa for a chance to win prizes on the slopes.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Nine Ukrainian officials, including Zelenskyy's chief of staff, are set to take part in the talks, the Associated Press reported.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take part
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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