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.

Examples of take part in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wire services, newspapers, magazine and niche publications also take part. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Forces loyal to the UAE also appear to be taking part in the offensive, a sign of at least a partial thaw between the kingdom and the UAE. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Though their eligibility battles remain unsettled, both players took part in Thursday’s 45-minute open practice at Allen Fieldhouse as full-fledged members of KU’s 2026-27 team. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Comes down to membership and making sure the right people are being included in the process and invited to take part in the process. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for take part

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart