Also means
take part
Usage Note
teilnehmen is separable and demands an plus dative: Ich nehme an der Sitzung teil (I take part in the meeting). Literally 'to take a part', it splits in main clauses with teil at the end. The participant is der Teilnehmer.
Examples
"Wir nehmen an dem Spiel teil."
Natural Translation
We're taking part in the game.
Literal Translation
We take in the game part.

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