emplace

(em plās, im-)

transitive verb emplaced, emplacing

to place in position

Origin: back-form < emplacement

See emplace in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb em·placed, em·plac·ing, em·plac·es
To put into place or position: emplace a fortification on the hilltop.

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