take turns doing — to alternate with others in doing something; to do something one after another in a regular order
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to alternate with others in doing something; to do something one after another in a regular order
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk tɜːrnz ˈduːɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 교대로 하다, 번갈아 가며 하다
Korean pronunciation: 테이크 **턴즈** **두**잉
Example Sentences
- My roommates and I take turns doing the dishes so no one gets stuck with all the work.
- The kids take turns feeding the class hamster, and somehow it's gotten fatter than the teacher.
- We take turns choosing the movie for our weekly family night.
take turns doing
NOUN//teɪk tɜːrnz ˈduːɪŋ//
to alternate with others in doing something; to do something one after another in a regular order
to alternate with others in doing something; to do something one after another in a regular order
Take turns doing the learning, hearts full of yearning!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
turn은 라틴어 'tornare(회전시키다)'에서 유래되었으며, 사람들이 원형으로 앉아 차례대로 돌아가며 무언가를 하던 고대 관습에서 나온 표현입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommates and I take turns doing the dishes so no one gets stuck with all the work.”
“The kids take turns feeding the class hamster, and somehow it's gotten fatter than the teacher.”
“We take turns choosing the movie for our weekly family night.”
“The couple takes turns snoring so loudly that even their neighbors know their sleep schedule.”
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