1.
Happen, occur, as in Let me know where the ceremony will take place. [Second half of 1700s]
2.
take the place of. Substitute for, as in These glasses will have to take the place of wine goblets, or Jane took her sister's place in line. [Second half of 1800s]
take place
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
come to pass
Synonyms: happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, come about
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