turns (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /tɜːrnz/

Definition

The opportunity or right to do something in a sequence, after someone else has done it.

Examples

• It was John's turn to drive, so I relaxed in the passenger seat.

• After a long wait, it was finally our turn to speak to the doctor.

• Each player gets three turns to roll the dice in this board game.

How to Use turns

take turns (idiom)

To do something one after another in a specific order. — "We took turns reading the story aloud."

take a turn (collocation)

To have an opportunity to do something. — "I'll take a turn driving if you're tired."

turn into (phrasal verb)

To become something different. — "The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly."

turn on (phrasal verb)

To start the flow of electricity, water, or gas. — "Please turn on the lights."

turn off (phrasal verb)

To stop the flow of electricity, water, or gas. — "Remember to turn off the TV before you go to bed."

turn up (phrasal verb)

To arrive or appear. — "He finally turned up an hour late for the meeting."

turn down (phrasal verb)

To refuse an offer or request. — "She turned down the job offer because the salary was too low."

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