take\ place

take\ place
v. phr.
To happen; occur.

The accident took place only a block from his home.

The action of the play takes place in ancient Rome.

The dance will take place after the graduation exercises.

Compare: go on(3)
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to happen; to occur

Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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