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

The stakes are even higher when the cuts affect who gets to take part in the science. — Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Crucially — a hard line the late actor instilled from the get-go — each camp is an independent, non-profit organization, relying on private funding to ensure every child and family can take part completely free of charge. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026

More than 600 participants, spanning content companies, production studios, distributors, and streaming platforms from Thailand and international markets, took part in sessions covering film, television series, and production services. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026

Since then, cities including London (2012), Toronto (2014), Madrid (2017), and Sydney (2023) have hosted the event, with interest increasing over the years, resulting in millions passing through each destination to take part in the action. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 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