In place Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɫeɪs

in-PLAYS

UK

ˈɪn/ /plˈeɪs

in-PLAYS

Definição

Used to mean something is in its correct position, or that a rule or system is currently working or enforced.

Uso & Nuances

"In place" can be physical (object is positioned correctly) or abstract (rules, policies, systems working). Common: "measures in place", "everything is in place"; do not confuse with "replace" (to substitute). Formality is neutral.

• Spanish: en su lugar - vigente (regla, norma)
• Portuguese (BR): no lugar - vigente (regra)
• Portuguese (PT): no lugar - em vigor (regra)
• Chinese (Simplified): 到位 - 现行（规则）
• Chinese (Traditional): 到位 - 現行（規則）
• Hindi: जगह पर - लागू (नियम)
• Arabic: في مكانه - ساري المفعول (قانون، نظام)
• Bengali: জায়গায় - কার্যকর
• Russian: на месте - действует
• Japanese: 所定の位置に - 整っている - 実施されている
• Vietnamese: đúng vị trí - đang áp dụng
• Korean: 제자리에 - 시행 중
• Turkish: yerinde - yürürlükte
• Urdu: جگہ پر - نافذ
• Indonesian: pada tempatnya - berlaku

Frases de Exemplo

The chairs are in place for the meeting.

basic

New rules are in place at the school.

basic

Make sure everything is in place before you leave.

basic

There are safety measures in place to protect workers.

natural

When the plan is in place, we can start the project.

natural

Everything fell in place after we talked it through.

natural