turn-taking rule
nounUK /ˈtɜːn teɪkɪŋ ruːl/
US /ˈtɝːn teɪkɪŋ ruːl/
A rule that says people take turns and wait for their turn.
The teacher explained the turn-taking rule before the children played the board game.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A conversation rule about who speaks next.
In class discussions, the turn-taking rule helps everyone get a chance to talk.
3. A rule in games that decides the order of players.
According to the turn-taking rule, the youngest player goes first.
4. A rule that stops one person from doing everything alone.
The group followed a turn-taking rule so no one did all the work.