inturn

[ in-turn ]

noun
  1. an inward turn or curve around an axis or fixed point.

Origin of inturn

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; in-1 + turn

Other words from inturn

  • inturned, adjective

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Other Idioms and Phrases with inturn

inturn

Also, in turns. In the proper order or in sequence; also, one at a time. For example, Each generation in turn must deal with the same budget problems, or Someone must be awake at all times, so let's sleep in turns. [Late 1500s] Also see out of turn; take turns.

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