take part
idiomatic phrase
: to be involved in some activity : to participate in something
Almost everyone took part in the celebration.
She refused to take part in the discussion.
… was sentenced to five years in federal prison in May for taking part in a bogus investment scheme …—
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Mike FreemanHe swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.
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In all, 28 of 60 Serie C teams take part in the play-offs, a knockout system where teams as low as tenth can participate.
—David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Over 100 schools now take part in the HALO Awards, with the 2025 ceremony held last week.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
The Mujahideen Brigades took part in the October 7 attacks alongside Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups and took hostage some of the most high-profile captives, including a family whose suffering became a symbol of the attack.
—Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Bricks and mortar retailers are not the only businesses participating, with farm stands and markets in numerous locations also taking part.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Over 100 schools now take part in the HALO Awards, with the 2025 ceremony held last week.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
The Mujahideen Brigades took part in the October 7 attacks alongside Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups and took hostage some of the most high-profile captives, including a family whose suffering became a symbol of the attack.
—Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Bricks and mortar retailers are not the only businesses participating, with farm stands and markets in numerous locations also taking part.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for take part
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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