take part

phrase

: to be involved in some activity : to participate in something
Almost everyone took part in the celebration.
She refused to take part in the discussion.
… was sentenced to five years in federal prison in May for taking part in a bogus investment scheme …—Mike Freeman
He swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.

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Hernández-Pérez told CNN that the dogs had to be specially selected and trained in order to take part. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 In Alabama, some voters decided several House races following the Supreme Court decision that limited portions of the Voting Rights Act and led several states in the South to take part in mid-decade redistricting. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Community members took part in Hands-Only CPR training, learning how to recognize a cardiac emergency, call 911 and perform chest compressions until help arrives. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Antetokounmpo won’t be taking part, but the Heat will still be represented in the August qualifying window for the FIBA World Cup. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take part

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of take part was in 1785

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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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