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Definition in place in British English

in place phrase

phrase
1

to exist and be capable of being used

Example

We didn't have the systems in place to deal with so many orders.

Example

A staff of four counsellors is in place to handle calls to the new hotline.

Example

We need to put safeguards in place to prevent this type of accident occurring again.

Synonyms and related words
existing present immediate
2

in the correct position

Example

The chairs were not yet in place for the concert.

Synonyms and related words
geo- position direction
3

without leaving the position that you are in. The British expression is on the spot

Example

We had to run in place for five minutes.

Synonyms and related words
discoverability presence attendance
Definition in place in British English