placing
word · lemma: place
/ˈpɫeɪsɪŋ/
PLAY-sing
/plˈeɪsɪŋ/
PLAY-sing
Definition
'Placing' means putting something in a specific position or location. It can also mean assigning someone to a role or ranking.
Usage & Nuances
'Placing' is the present participle and gerund of 'place.' Common in instructions ('placing the cup'), competitions ('placing third'), and organizational contexts ('placing someone in charge'). Not used for 'making a place' (use 'make' or 'build').
Spanish: colocando - poniendoPortuguese (BR): colocando - pondoPortuguese (PT): colocando - pondoChinese (Simplified): 放置（动作） - 摆放Chinese (Traditional): 放置（動作） - 擺放Hindi: रखना (क्रिया) - स्थान देनाArabic: وضع (الفعل) - ترتيبBengali: রাখা - স্থাপন - নিয়োগRussian: размещение - постановка - назначениеJapanese: 配置 - 配属 - 任命Vietnamese: đặt - bố trí - giao (nhiệm vụ/địa vị)Korean: 놓기 - 배치 - 임명Turkish: yerleştirme - atamaUrdu: رکھنا - تعیناتیIndonesian: menempatkan - penempatan - menunjuk
Example Sentences
Thanks for placing your trust in me.
natural
He is placing the books on the shelf.
basic
She was placing flowers in a vase.
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Are you placing the order now?
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After placing third in the race, he felt proud of himself.
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They are placing a lot of hope in this new project.
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