in place
Adjective

in place (not comparable)

  1. In an original position.
  2. In a proper position.
  3. Established; in operation.
Adverb

in place (not comparable)

  1. (obsolete) To a particular place; so as to be present or nearby. [14th-16th c.]
  2. Into a proper or intended position; into place.
    The girders were carefully set in place.
  3. Used as a location adverb for a figurative location
    New procedures were put in place.
  4. (chiefly North America) Without changing position.
    They ran in place with full packs for an hour.
    In the event of a radiation leak, shelter in place: do not attempt to find a community shelter.



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