take place
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take place(
teyk
pleys
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to be set)
a. tener lugar
The interview took place at their New York office.La entrevista tuvo lugar en su oficina de Nueva York.
2. (to happen)
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