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*in place

in (someone's or something's) proper place or location. (*Typically: be ~; put something [into] ~.) The maid came into the room and put everything into place. It's good to see everything in place again.

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in place

1. ready for use Certainly there are plans in place for a response to an attack. Related vocabulary: at hand

2. now in effect or being used The new building code will replace the rules that are currently in place.

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in place

1. In the appropriate or usual position or order. For example, With everything in place, she started the slide show. [Mid-1500s] Also see put someone in his or her place.

2. In the same spot, without advancing or retreating, as in While marching in place, the band played six more numbers.

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in place

1. In the appropriate or usual position or order: With everything in place, she started the slide show.

2. In the same spot; without moving forwards or backwards: While marching in place, the band played a popular tune.

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