in turn

Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

And that, in turn, means elevated oil and gas prices for the foreseeable future.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

"Gravitational waves modulate the quantum field, which in turn affects spontaneous emission," said Jerzy Paczos, a PhD student at Stockholm University.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

The U.S. and Brazil, in turn, demonstrate minimal vulnerability, with zero or 1%, Wood Mackenzie says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

As their characters, Conforti, Blanchard and Ardies, deftly carve out discrete personalities beneath their plum-colored homogeneity, each playing a role that is, in turn, playing a role while also remaining desperately human.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“I thought it was important to have this meeting,” Mr. Reardon said in a smooth, silky voice, looking carefully at Mom, then Dad, then Jonah and Katherine, each in turn.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix