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Moon7296 Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
in place
1. Windows and doors can be more strongly constructed and can be sited in places that are well-lit.
2. Although the tightness of regulations upon boxing varies from country to country, only a handful of countries have some kind of ban in place.
Q) I think "in place" in #2 does not affect the meaning of the sentence, thus it can be omitted, while "in places" in #1 is necessary that is modified by the relative pronoun "that."
If not, what is the meaning of "in place" in #2 and what can replace with it?
2. Although the tightness of regulations upon boxing varies from country to country, only a handful of countries have some kind of ban in place.
Q) I think "in place" in #2 does not affect the meaning of the sentence, thus it can be omitted, while "in places" in #1 is necessary that is modified by the relative pronoun "that."
If not, what is the meaning of "in place" in #2 and what can replace with it?
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moon7296 If not, what is the meaning of "in place" in #2 and what can replace with it? It means 'established and operational'.
- moon7296 If not, what is the meaning of "in place" in #2 and what can replace with it?
- It means 'established and operational'.
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moon7296If not, what is the meaning of "in place" in #2 and what can replace with it?It means 'established and operational'.
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Hello, Mr.Micawber.
I'd like to ask you one thing.
Is "have something in place" a set phrase?
I'd like to ask you one thing.
Is "have something in place" a set phrase?
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park sang joonIs "have something in place" a set phrase?No, I wouldn't call it set, but it is highly collocated.
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