Definition

To put something in a specific place or position, especially in a careful or planned way.

Example

The engineers will emplace the new equipment in the designated area.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about where to emplace the new garden shed?

I was thinking near the fence, but I'm not sure.

That could work, or we might want to emplace it closer to the house for convenience.

Good point! Let's measure the space and decide.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emplace is formed from "em-" (meaning to put into) and "place" (from Latin "locus", meaning location or position). The word means to put something into a specific location or position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting into' ('em-') a 'location' ('place') — that's how emplace means to set something in a specific spot.

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