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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Climate activism is evolving as the threat of warming grows, but there’s ample evidence of older people — and in particular, older women — taking part in other direct action protests. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 Riders must be at least 7 years old to take part in the two and half hour adventure and online reservations are recommended. The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 According to this theory, polling was more accurate in 2018 and 2022 because more highly engaged voters—the ones most likely to take part in polls—participated in the midterms. Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Yes, Billie Eilish Reverb Eco-Villages will be set up in two areas in the main concourse area of the arena so that fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts and connect with nonprofits. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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