in turn — as a result of something; in sequence or one after another
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: as a result of something; in sequence or one after another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn tɜːrn/
Korean meaning: 결과적으로; 차례대로, 순서대로
Korean pronunciation: 인 **턴**
Example Sentences
- Students complained about the cafeteria food, which in turn made the chef cry into his soup.
- Economic growth increases employment, which in turn boosts consumer spending.
- The teacher called on each student in turn to answer the math problem.
in turn
ADVERB//ɪn tɜːrn//
as a result of something; in sequence or one after another
Kitchen staff pass dishes in turn during busy service
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Origin
From Middle English 'turnen' derived from Old French 'tourner', which comes from Latin 'tornare' meaning 'to turn on a lathe'. The phrase 'in turn' developed from the literal sense of rotating or turning to the figurative sense of sequential movement or consequence.
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“Students complained about the cafeteria food, which in turn made the chef cry into his soup.”
“Economic growth increases employment, which in turn boosts consumer spending.”
“The teacher called on each student in turn to answer the math problem.”
“He ate too much pizza, which in turn made him dream about being chased by pepperoni.”
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