The verb that can replace "take the place of" is replace.
the activities that take place to get ready for an event
Some words that mean to take the place of something are substitute or substitution.
The definition of the word displace is to take over the place, position, or role of someone or something. It also means to cause something to move from it's proper or usual place.
Modernization means to take an object or a place and change it to have a more modern look or feel. Modern means that it is relating to the present time or a recent age.
Seize means to take possession by force.
the activities that take place to get ready for an event
upcoming
Happening/taking place.
Some words that mean to take the place of something are substitute or substitution.
Vindhya is a Sanskrit word that refers to a mountain range in India, located primarily in the central part of the country. The Vindhya Range is known for its rich biodiversity and plays a significant role in Indian mythology and folklore.
Another word that means to carry something it tote. Other words that you can use in place of carry include move, transport, handle, take, and bear.
The word "upcoming" is somewhat self explanatory. Upcoming means coming up, forthcoming, about to take place, or occurring soon. It is often used to describe events that are going to take place in the future.
The Greek word for "Place" is "θέση".
What word or term means "something out of place geographically?" It would be a parallel to the word anchronism, which means "something out of place chronologically."
in Theater the word blocking means moving from place to place.
What about "Proxy". or lieu Understudy, substitute, replacement
place of worship