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Definition of "take turns" []

  • Of two or more people, to do the same thing one after another. (verb)
  • To assume a place in a sequence of successions. (verb)

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Use "take turns" in a sentence
  • "Uncle Vova pops the champagne open, and we take turns sipping from the bottle."
  • "“On American Bandstand, the guys and gals would form two lines, and dancers would take turns strolling down between them.”"
  • "• If your preschoolers are consistently outguessed by older siblings, take turns being the leader so everyone gets a chance."