take part

Definition

To participate or join.

Etymology

From Middle English taken part, a calque of Latin participō. Compare partake, German teilnehmen, Finnish ottaa osaa.

Example Sentences

• "He declined to take part in the meeting because he did not feel he had anything to add."
• "I listened to a discussion in which she took part."
• "They are killed, tortured, made to take part in the fighting, banished from their homes."