in place

phrase

Synonyms of in placenext
1
or less commonly into place
a
: in an original or proper position
b
: established, instituted, or operational
systems in place
2
: in the same spot without forward or backward movement
run in place

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Keep in mind, the agency could not measure ridership exactly because fare gates were not fully in place. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Iran was also frustrated that financial promises under the deal – including the release of billions of frozen assets – didn't materialize, and now the American blockade is back in place. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 He was beaten rather handily by Napoleon Solo, the victor, and Iron Honor, in place, and was never a real threat to either horse. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Scientists tethered a fly (Drosophila) in place over a small ball floating on a cushion of air in complete darkness. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in place

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