a particular part of space (to be) occupied by a person or thing; to put (a person, thing) in a particular place
location with purpose, function
Cases of word usage
1) a place for washing in a camp or on a ship (ablutions)
2) go up to a person and speak to her or him first, especially a stranger in a public place (accost)
3) a business, place of business, of an agent (agency)
4) a raised place (table or platform) used in religious services (as in Christian churches) (altar)
5) of two or more things that may be used, chosen etc in place of the other or others (alternative)
6) at, to, no particular or known place (anywhere)
7) a set of rooms as a place to live, especially one of several in one tall building (apartment)
8) (an act of) agreeing to a time and place to meet (appointment)
9) (a place for keeping) public or government records, especially for historical reasons (archives)
10) a place where weapons are kept (armoury)
