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    in place

    US /ɪn ples/

    ・

    UK /in pleis/

    A1
    adv.AdverbIn the correct or usual position.
    The books are now in place on the shelves.
    adj.AdjectiveEstablished or ready for use or operation.
    The new security measures are now in place.
    adj.AdjectiveExisting and being used.
    The old system is still in place, but we're planning to upgrade it soon.
    phr.PhraseExisting and ready to be used
    The new regulations are now in place.
    phr.PhraseIn the correct or usual position
    Make sure all the equipment is in place before we start the experiment.
    adv.AdverbProperly arranged or ready.
    The decorations are now in place for the party.
    adv.AdverbExisting and ready to be used.
    We already have a system in place to handle emergencies.

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    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • As the head of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association said, "Too often, the EU puts the regulatory cart before the horse, imposing heavy compliance burdens before Europe has a fully developed EV industry in place." European car companies are already struggling to keep up with China's dominance in the EV market, which benefits from significant government subsidies.

      As the head of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association said, "Too often, the EU puts the regulatory cart before the horse, imposing heavy compliance burdens before Europe has a fully developed EV industry in place." European car companies are already struggling to keep up with China's dominance in the EV market, which benefits from significant government subsidies.

    • imposing heavy compliance burdens before Europe  has a fully developed EV industry in place.

      imposing heavy compliance burdens before Europe  has a fully developed EV industry in place.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • a new Voting Rights Act to get rid of the barriers that are in place now.

      a new Voting Rights Act to get rid of the barriers that are in place now.

    • a new Voting Rights Act to get rid of the barriers that are in place now.

      a new Voting Rights Act to get rid of the barriers that are in place now.

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • replace the one who had previously been in place, the Government chief commercial officer

      replace the one who had previously been in place, the Government chief commercial officer

    • Before the appointment of the Crown representative to replace the one that had previously been in place, the Government Chief Commercial Officer and the Cabinet Office Director of Markets and Suppliers took over those responsibilities.

      Before the appointment of the Crown representative to replace the one that had previously been in place, the Government Chief Commercial Officer and the Cabinet Office Director of Markets and Suppliers took over those responsibilities.

    B1

    Persuasive Speaking Tips : Introduction Examples for Persuasive Speeches

    02:31Persuasive Speaking Tips : Introduction Examples for Persuasive Speeches
    • It is essential at this time that we take a look at the suffering of these animals and take an action to get humane conditions put in place in the poultry factory.

      It is essential at this time that we take a look at the suffering of these animals and take an action to get humane conditions put in place in the poultry factory.

    • of these animals, and take an action to get humane conditions put in place in the poultry

      of these animals, and take an action to get humane conditions put in place in the poultry

    B2

    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • Is capitalist competition natural and good, or should there be systems in place to check it for the sake of our collective well-being?

      Is capitalist competition natural and good, or should there be systems in place to check it for the sake of our collective well-being?

    • or should there be systems in place

      or should there be systems in place

    B1

    Venice's famous canals are drying up

    04:17Venice's famous canals are drying up
    • I mean, so long the water is there, it kind of keeps everything in place.

      I mean, so long the water is there, it kind of keeps everything in place.

    • IT KEEPS EVERYTHING IN PLACE.

      IT KEEPS EVERYTHING IN PLACE.

    B1

    21-year-old Air National Guardsman arrested for intelligence documents leak

    04:1121-year-old Air National Guardsman arrested for intelligence documents leak
    • "We do have stringent guidelines in place for safeguarding classified and sensitive information. This was a deliberate criminal act, a violation of those guidelines, and if there are any areas where we need to tighten things up, we certainly will."

      "We do have stringent guidelines in place for safeguarding classified and sensitive information. This was a deliberate criminal act, a violation of those guidelines, and if there are any areas where we need to tighten things up, we certainly will."

    • SECRETS, WHICH DOE HAVE STRINGENT GUIDELINES IN PLACE

      SECRETS, WHICH DOE HAVE STRINGENT GUIDELINES IN PLACE

    B2

    Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ

    03:42Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ
    • Many have taken early retirement, and Britain's exit from the EU has put more barriers in place for workers from the bloc, meaning gaps aren't able to be filled as easily.

      Many have taken early retirement, and Britain's exit from the EU has put more barriers in place for workers from the bloc, meaning gaps aren't able to be filled as easily.

    • in place for workers from the bloc,

      in place for workers from the bloc,

    B1

    5 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver

    09:245 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver
    • The definition of defensive driving is is that you are making allowances, you have skills and strategies in place that are compensating for the errors of other drivers.

      The definition of defensive driving is is that you are making allowances, you have skills and strategies in place that are compensating for the errors of other drivers.

    • you have skills and strategies in place

      you have skills and strategies in place

    B1

    Israel will respond to Iran attacks, Israeli official says

    03:54Israel will respond to Iran attacks, Israeli official says
    • We have reporters and analysts in place covering all of these breaking developments for us and we're going to begin with NBC's Raf Sanchez once again from Israel.

      We have reporters and analysts in place covering all of these breaking developments for us and we're going to begin with NBC's Raf Sanchez once again from Israel.

    • IN PLACE BREAKING IT DOWN AND

      IN PLACE BREAKING IT DOWN AND

    B1