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."
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