Take your turn Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɝn
TAYK-yer-TURN or TAYK-yor-TURN
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɜːn
TAYK-YAW-TURN
Definition
To act or do something when it is your opportunity in an activity, game, or process that involves waiting for each person to participate one at a time.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in games or situations where people wait for their chance. Can be formal or informal. Often used to politely remind someone it is their chance, e.g., 'Please take your turn.' Do not confuse with 'take turns', which means to alternate regularly.
Spanish: te toca - toma tu turnoPortuguese (BR): sua vez - tomar sua vezPortuguese (PT): a tua vez - toma a tua vezChinese (Simplified): 轮到你了 - 该你了Chinese (Traditional): 輪到你了 - 該你了Hindi: अपनी बारी लोArabic: خذ دوركBengali: তোমার পালা নেওয়া - নিজের পালা নেওয়াRussian: сделать свой ход - принять свою очередьJapanese: 自分の番をするVietnamese: đến lượt bạn - thực hiện lượt của bạnKorean: 네 차례를 하다 - 자신의 차례를 하다Turkish: sırasını yapmak - sıranı almakUrdu: اپنی باری لیناIndonesian: mengambil giliranmu
Example Sentences
It's your time to take your turn in the game.
basic
Please take your turn and roll the dice.
basic
You must wait to take your turn.
basic
Don’t forget to take your turn when it comes, okay?
natural
Just take your turn—there’s no need to rush.
natural
When you’re ready, go ahead and take your turn.
natural