In place Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɫeɪs
in-PLAYS
ˈɪn/ /plˈeɪs
in-PLAYS
Definition
Used to mean something is in its correct position, or that a rule or system is currently working or enforced.
Usage & 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 - কার্যকরRussian: на месте - действуетJapanese: 所定の位置に - 整っている - 実施されているVietnamese: đúng vị trí - đang áp dụngKorean: 제자리에 - 시행 중Turkish: yerinde - yürürlükteUrdu: جگہ پر - نافذIndonesian: pada tempatnya - berlaku
Example Sentences
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