taking-turns
nounUK /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ tɜːnz/
US /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ tɝːnz/
When people do something one after another so everyone gets a chance.
The children practiced taking-turns on the swing.
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2. The act of doing something in a fixed order, one person or group after another.
Taking-turns at the microphone kept the meeting orderly.
3. A cooperative game mechanic where players act in sequence.
The board game relies on taking-turns to keep play fair.
4. The practice of alternating roles or duties among team members.
Taking-turns for night shifts made the schedule manageable.