take turns

1. Alternate, as in Since there is only one horse, Beth and Amanda are taking turns riding. This phrase uses turn in the sense of “one of a series of actions done in succession.” [Late 1300s] Also see in turn.

Example Sentences

Another way is to sort items by type, such as paintings, necklaces and figurines, and then take turns picking in each category.

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“Is it the same every year? Or do they take turns? If I were a tulip, I think I should tire of always being second.”

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Mama Woof and the other wolves took turns growling in the dogs’ faces.

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Alexander had assumed the role of matador, and Beowulf and Cassiopeia were taking turns charging at him.

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We took turns opening doors for one another.

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• differ 
• diverge 
• diversify 
• divide 
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