Meaning of in turn | Babel Free

Definitions

1. One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively.
2. In due order; in proper sequence; in a determined or measured sequence, as a waiting line or queue.
3. In response; in return.
4. Having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned; accordingly or similarly, with respect to sequence, precedence, or hierarchy.

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Examples

“The teacher answered the students each in turn⟳.”

“Each member of the group, in turn⟳, rose to share⟳ a personal story, until nearly everyone in the room had spoken.”

“Eventually, each of the countries in turn⟳ would be brought to submission by the invading force⟳.”

“You are next in turn⟳ to bat.”

“The boy was next in turn⟳ to sit⟳ on Santa's lap.”

“The musical ambassadors finished their performance, and the local musicians in turn⟳ played for them a traditional ballad.”

“With great humility, I call⟳ upon all Americans to help⟳ me keep⟳ our nation united in defense of those ideals which have⟳ been so eloquently proclaimed by Franklin Roosevelt. I want⟳ in turn⟳ to assure my fellow Americans and all of those who love⟳ peace and liberty throughout the world that I will support⟳ and defend⟳ those ideals with all my strength and all my heart.”

“As was the case with the "Merchant Navy" locomotives, some of these features have⟳ proved troublesome, and this in turn⟳ at times has reflected on performance as well as on maintenance.”

“The initiated member gave a gift of a coin for the goddess, for which he received in turn⟳ a phallus and some salt.”

“The vassals were subject to their lords, who in turn⟳ were subject to barons or kings.”

“My car was hit by a truck, which in turn⟳ was hit by the van.”

“Mr. X leaked the secret to Mr. Y who in turn⟳ leaked it to Mr. Z.”

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