take one's place

Definitions

1. To arrive at the (physical) place where one is supposed to be.
2. To attain the position one is supposed or destined to reach.

Examples

“Henry and Eleanor were by themselves in the breakfast-room; and each, as she entered it, looked at her anxiously. Catherine took her place⟳ at the table, and, after a short silence, Eleanor said, "No bad news from Fullerton, I hope⟳? Mr. and Mrs. Morland—your brothers and sisters—I hope⟳ they are none of them ill?"”

“He has just become⟳ Lord Hendy, and will take⟳ his place⟳ in the House of Lords on December 12. He will be a Crossbencher, which means he will not represent⟳ a political party.”

“Remarkable Paul O'Donovan deserves to take⟳ his place⟳ among the elite names in Irish sport.”

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