A versatile phrase with multiple senses depending on context.
That's just gonna massively backfire. There's already systems in place to remove corrupt officials, but it never gets used. "Making it easier" will just make it easier for those corrupt officials to remove not corrupt…
A lot of countries have a lot of laws pertaining to rat inspections and a regular extermination schedule for cruise ships, but those laws are in place for a reason.
A versatile phrase with multiple senses depending on context. When something is 'in place,' it is either physically positioned correctly, operationally established and functioning, or undisturbed in its original location. In business and organizational contexts, 'in place' typically means a system, policy, or procedure is active and operational ('the protocols are in place'). In physical contexts it means correctly positioned. The phrase is neutral, widely used across registers, and appears in everything from safety briefings to corporate memos.
Before the launch, the team confirmed that all contingency plans were in place and every team member knew their role.
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That overcollateralized structure is the primary risk buffer. Worth watching how they handle collateral resilience during stress scenarios and what liquidation mechanisms are in place.
In a proper position.
“That's just gonna massively backfire. There's already systems in place to remove corrupt officials, but it never gets used. "Making it easier" will just make it easier for those corrupt officials to remove not corrupt officials and replace them with fellow corrupt officials”
“A lot of countries have a lot of laws pertaining to rat inspections and a regular extermination schedule for cruise ships, but those laws are in place for a reason.”
“Fun day at work. Had to leave things in place for my absence. Fun stream too. All of tomorrow is dedicated to packing. Today's Boot Pair: No. 161.”
“I can't speak to which edition it did or didn't make but it's among the more egregious substitutions of a band's lesser album in place of an obviously better one”
“'We should *never* be held hostage like this." The system that allowed Trump to run for President, to cheat to win twice, needs to be examined, its weaknesses identified and strong measures put in place. The obscene money swamping our elections is the place to start.”
Established; in operation.
In an original position.
“That overcollateralized structure is the primary risk buffer. Worth watching how they handle collateral resilience during stress scenarios and what liquidation mechanisms are in place.”
“Come on, media. It can’t be any more clear that he’s using “Republican” in place of “white.””
“One side claims that the ceasefire is in place, even with continued attacks. Complete detachment from reality.”
“Knowing that when Mars returns to your work sector in two weeks it will be to kick off some of the busiest six weeks of the year, makes the chance you have now to put guardrails in place all the more important. #Sagittarius”
“Citizens United could be easily overturned. To the rightwing, warn about George Soros. To the leftwing, warn about the Paypal Mafia. Then make them wary of anyone who is trying to keep it in place thinking they have an ulterior motive. So easy.”