Take turns with Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtɝnz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
TAYK TURNZ with
tˈeɪk/ /tˈɜːnz/ /wˈɪð
TAYK TURNZ with
Definition
To do something one after another with someone, so each person gets a turn.
Usage & Nuances
It's often used for activities like games, chores, or speaking in groups. Can be used as 'take turns with someone' or 'take turns doing something'. Common in informal and formal contexts. Don't confuse with 'switch' (change places) or 'alternate' (pattern, not always shared action).
Spanish: turnarse con - alternarse conPortuguese (BR): revezar com - alternar comPortuguese (PT): revezar com - alternar comChinese (Simplified): 轮流和（某人） - 与...轮流Chinese (Traditional): 輪流和（某人） - 與...輪流Hindi: के साथ बारी-बारी करनाArabic: يتناوب معBengali: একাধিক জনে পর্যায়ক্রমে করা - পালা করে করাRussian: делать по очереди - чередоватьсяJapanese: 順番にやる - 交代でやるVietnamese: luân phiên - thay phiên nhauKorean: 번갈아 하다 - 교대로 하다Turkish: sırayla yapmak - dönüşümlü yapmakUrdu: باری باری کرنا - ایک ایک کر کے کرناIndonesian: bergiliran - secara bergantian
Example Sentences
We take turns with the dishes every night.
basic
The children take turns with the swing.
basic
Let's take turns with the computer.
basic
I wish my brothers would actually take turns with the TV for once.
natural
We can take turns with driving on the road trip if you get tired.
natural
Everyone should take turns with talking during the meeting so no one is left out.
natural