Example: I will take part in the school play this year.
Definition
"Take part in" means to join or participate in an activity or event, such as a school play, meeting, or competition. It implies being actively involved rather than just observing and usually requires some form of contribution or engagement.
Translations
participar en
deelnemen aan
participar en
participer à
teilnehmen an
Etymology
The phrase "take part in" originates from the combination of 'take,' which means to seize or accept, and 'part,' meaning a portion or role. Together, they convey the idea of accepting a role or portion in an activity. This expression has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to describe involvement in shared actions.
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"To take part in" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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