in place
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Meaning · English
properly positioned or arranged
Literally: located where something belongs
Register: neutral
Examples
The new policy is now in place.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in place” mean?
properly positioned or arranged Literally: located where something belongs
Is “in place” formal or informal?
in place is generally neutral.