in place
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in the same spot or position without moving from it
- She jogged in place during the warm-up.
- He stood in place waiting for further instructions.
- The runner was told to jog in place as part of the training.
- They practiced jumping in place before moving to more complex exercises.
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in the correct or usual location or position
- The books were finally put in place on the shelf.
- The bricks must be firmly in place before the next layer of mortar is applied.
- He made sure everything was in place before the guests arrived.
- After the renovation, all the furniture was finally back in place.
- She adjusted the painting until it hung perfectly in place on the wall.
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properly arranged or ready to be used
- The emergency procedures are in place to handle any situation.
- There should be backup systems in place to prevent data loss.
- A strong security system is already in place at the building.
- They have measures in place to protect the environment.
- The training programs are in place to improve employee skills.