Pronunciation: /teɪk tɜrnz/
noun a period of time during which one person does something while others wait for their chance to do the same thing
A1 Children like to take turns playing with toys.
A2 In the game, players must take turns rolling the dice.
B1 It's important for team members to take turns speaking during the meeting.
B2 The students decided to take turns presenting their projects to the class.
C1 During the debate, each candidate will take turns answering questions from the audience.
C2 In order to maintain fairness, the participants will take turns leading the discussion.
verb to alternate in doing something
A1 Children take turns playing with the toy.
A2 The students take turns reading aloud in class.
B1 During the meeting, each team member will take turns presenting their ideas.
B2 In a healthy relationship, partners should take turns compromising.
C1 The musicians take turns soloing during the jazz performance.
C2 During the debate, the speakers will take turns presenting their arguments.
formal During the meeting, each team member will take turns presenting their findings.
informal Let's take turns sharing our favorite memories from the trip.
slang We can take turns binge-watching our favorite TV show this weekend.
figurative Life is like a game where we all take turns facing challenges and obstacles.
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