placing (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/

Definition

The act of putting something or someone in a particular position or location.

Examples

• The careful placing of the vase on the mantelpiece prevented it from falling.

• She was praised for her precise placing of the furniture in the new apartment.

• The placing of the chess piece was a strategic move that surprised his opponent.

How to Use placing

place something somewhere (prepositional phrase)

To put an object in a specific location. — "Please place the package on the table."

place an order (collocation)

To formally request goods or services. — "We need to place an order for new computers."

place emphasis on (collocation)

To give special importance or attention to something. — "The company places emphasis on customer satisfaction."

place importance on (collocation)

To consider something to be significant or valuable. — "He places high importance on honesty in relationships."

Synonyms of placing

Words with a similar meaning to placing:

• putting
• setting
• positioning
• arranging

Antonyms of placing

Words with the opposite meaning to placing:

• removing
• displacing

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