in place

Already arranged, established, or working as intended.

• The new rules are in place.
• A support system was already in place when we arrived.
• Are the necessary safety measures in place?

Similar words: established, operational

Common phrases: already in place, systems in place

In the correct or intended position.

• The lid is in place.
• Check that every piece is in place before you start.
• Her hair stayed perfectly in place all day.

Similar words: positioned, in position

Opposites: misplaced

Common phrases: be in place, securely in place

Still in the position where it was before.

• The old wall is still in place.
• The original stones remained in place after the repair.
• Are the shelves you built still in place?

Similar words: unmoved

Common phrases: remain in place, still in place

So that a plan, rule, or system becomes established and starts being used.

• They put new rules in place.
• We set a payment system in place before opening.
• The school will put extra safety measures in place.

Similar words: into effect, into operation

Common phrases: put something in place, set something in place

Into the position where something should be.

• Put the lid in place.
• She carefully set the last tile in place.
• The panel slid in place with a click.

Similar words: into position

Common phrases: put something in place, slide something in place

While staying in the same position or location.

• Run in place for one minute.
• The children marched in place beside their desks.
• This chair can rotate in place.

Similar words: on the spot

Common phrases: run in place, march in place