in place

Thân thiện

The archaeologists carefully left the ancient pottery in place.

Definition

1. Adverb Phrase:
   • In the original, intended, or correct position: Not moved, removed, or displaced.
   • Established, ready, or operational: Arranged and prepared to function.

Usage

• Adverb Phrase:
  • Please leave everything in place for the next shift. (Do not move anything from its current position.)
  • The new security system is now in place and active. (The system has been installed and is ready to operate.)

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to put something in place": To establish, install, or arrange something so it is ready.
  • The company put new safety protocols in place.
• "to hold something in place": To secure or keep something from moving.
  • A clamp holds the wood in place while you cut it.

Variants and Related Words

• In situ (Adverb/Adjective): A Latin term often used in formal, scientific, or academic contexts with a meaning very similar to "in place," especially regarding an original location.
  • The fossils were studied in situ.
• Place (Noun/Verb): The root word meaning a location or to put something in a location.

Synonyms

• Positioned: Located in a specific spot.
• Installed: Set up and ready for use.
• Established: Set up securely or permanently.

Related Phrases

• Out of place: Not in the correct or usual position; inappropriate.
  • His formal suit was out of place at the beach party.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in the original or natural place or site
   • carcinoma in situ
   • the archeologists left the pottery in place

Từ đồng nghĩa

• in situ