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занял место

took the place of

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took the place of Can also mean "took a seat" or "occupied a spot," depending on context.
RU: Новый магазин занял место старого кафе.
EN: A new store took the place of the old café.

Том занял место в углу.

Tom took a seat in the corner.

Телевизор занял место радио.

Television has taken the place of radio.

Том занял место.

Tom took his seat.

Кто-то занял место Тома.

Someone took Tom's seat.

Том занял место во главе стола.

Tom took his place at the head of the table.

Священник занял место больного мужчины.

The priest took the sick man’s place.