place

noun

\ ˈplās

Definition of place

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : physical environment : space

b : a way for admission or transit

c : physical surroundings : atmosphere

2a : an indefinite region or expanse all over the place

b : a building or locality used for a special purpose a place of learning a fine eating place

c archaic : the three-dimensional compass of a material object

3a : a particular region, center of population, or location a nice place to visit

b : a building, part of a building, or area occupied as a home our summer place

4 : a particular part of a surface or body : spot

5 : relative position in a scale or series: such as

a : position in a social scale kept them in their place

b : a step in a sequence in the first place, it's none of your business

c : a position at the conclusion of a competition finished in last place

6a : a proper or designated niche or setting the place of education in society

b : an appropriate moment or point this is not the place to discuss compensation— Robert Moses

c : a distinct condition, position, or state of mind the postfeminist generation is in a different place— Betty Friedan

7a : an available seat or accommodation needs a place to stay

b : an empty or vacated position new ones will take their place

8 : the position of a figure in relation to others of a row or series especially : the position of a digit within a numeral

9a : remunerative employment : job

b : prestige accorded to one of high rank : status an endless quest for preferment and place — Time

10 : a public square : plaza

11 : a small street or court

12 : second place at the finish (as of a horse race)

in place

1 or less commonly into place

a : in an original or proper position

b : established, instituted, or operational systems in place

2 : in the same spot without forward or backward movement run in place

in place of

: as a substitute or replacement for : instead of

out of place

1 : not in the proper or usual location

2 : improper, inappropriate

place

verb

placed; placing

Definition of place (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : to put in or as if in a particular place or position : set

b : to present for consideration a question placed before the group

c : to put in a particular state place a performer under contract

d : to direct to a desired spot

e : to cause (the voice) to produce free and well resonated singing or speaking tones

2a : to assign to a position in a series or category : rank

b : estimate placed the value of the estate too high

c : to identify by connecting with an associated context couldn't quite place her face police placed them at the crime scene

3 : to distribute in an orderly manner : arrange

4 : to appoint to a position

5 : to find a place (such as a home or employment) for

6a : to give (an order) to a supplier

b : to give an order for place a bet

c : to try to establish a connection for place a telephone call

intransitive verb

: to earn a given spot in a competition specifically : to come in second (as in a horse race)

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