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
He swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.

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Over at Docs in Progress, 10 projects from 12 countries have been selected to take part, along with four Greek documentaries chosen for the Agora Boost program dedicated to projects from the host nation. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025 In this handout photo released by the South Korean Defense Ministry, South Korean navy vessels taking part in a naval drill off the east coast on September 4, 2017 in East Sea, South Korea. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025 There are 33 mushers taking part this year and as of 6:50 a.m. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Local artists are being sought to take part in the annual Alley Art Festival this summer in downtown Aurora. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take part

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of take part was in 1785

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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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