in place adverb 4adjective 3 adverb4 •Into a proper or intended position; into place.The girders were carefully set in place. •Into a state of deployment or implementation.New procedures were put in place. •(US, Canada) Without changing position.They ran in place with full packs for an hour.In the event of a radiation leak, shelter in place: do not attempt to find a community shelter. •(no longer used) To a particular place; so as to be present or nearby. adjective3 •In a proper position. •Established; in operation. •In an original position.
