To take part in
Example: I want to take part in the school play this year.
Definition
"To take part in" means to actively participate or be involved in an event, activity, or situation. For example, when someone says, 'I want to take part in the school play this year,' they express their desire to join and contribute to the play's performance.
Translations
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participar en -
deelnemen aan -
participar en -
participer à -
teilnehmen an
Etymology
The phrase "to take part in" originates from combining 'take,' meaning to grasp or seize, with 'part,' referring to a portion or role in something. Together, it evolved to signify engaging or sharing in an activity. Did you know? This phrase emphasizes active involvement rather than passive presence.
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"To take part in" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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