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Definition place in British English

place verb

[transitive] verb
/pleɪs/
1

to put something somewhere, especially in a careful or deliberate way

Example

Ella placed the dish on the table.

Example

'Don't worry,' said Judy, placing a hand on his shoulder.

Example

Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and gradually add water.

Synonyms and related words
put place position
2

to put someone in a particular situation or state, especially a difficult or unpleasant one

Example

Her decision places me in an awkward situation.

Example

The high level of the pound is placing exporters at a serious disadvantage.

Example

The company is severely understaffed, which places employees under great pressure.

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass
2.1

to put a person or place under someone else's control or protection

Example

At the end of the war, the island was placed under French control.

Example

We place each trainee under the care and supervision of an experienced member of staff.

Example

Monga had his passport withdrawn, and was placed under house arrest.

Synonyms and related words
entrust saddle with shift
3

if you place limits, responsibilities, pressures etc on someone, you make them experience them

Example

Parents should place limits on the amount of time their children spend on the Internet.

Example

The large influx of refugees was placing a great burden on Pakistan's resources.

Synonyms and related words
draw a line in the sand limit control
4

to have a particular attitude towards someone or something

Example

She placed the blame squarely on George.

Example

He placed great faith in her abilities.

Synonyms and related words
measure come up with judge
5

to decide how good or important something is in comparison with other things

Example

The company was accused of placing profits above safety.

Example

The school places great emphasis on the welfare of its students.

Example

Customers were placing more importance on quality than simply on cost.

Synonyms and related words
compare connect link
6

to arrange for someone to work or live somewhere

Example

He had to place his mother in a nursing home.

Example

The employment agency placed me with a local law firm.

Synonyms and related words
send ship relocate
7

to finish second or third in a race, especially in a horse race

Synonyms and related words
win clinch triumph accumulator Ascot betting shop
Example

The 23-year-old from Idaho placed first in the downhill race.

Synonyms and related words
win clinch triumph
8

to recognize someone or something and remember their name

Example

He looks familiar, but I can't place him.

Example

I could hear music in the background, but the tune was difficult to place.

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back notice recognize observe
9

if you place an advertisement, you arrange for it to be in a newspaper or magazine

Synonyms and related words
advertise be billed to sing/play etc bill as
10

if you place a bet, you give money to someone saying that you think a person, team, animal etc will win a competition

Synonyms and related words
gamble bet stake
11

if you place an order, you ask a company to sell you something and send it to you

Example

Orders may be placed by telephone or on the Internet.

Synonyms and related words
buy get purchase
Definition place in British English

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