turn-taking skills

noun

UK /ˈtɜːn ˌteɪkɪŋ skɪlz/

US /ˈtɝːn ˌteɪkɪŋ skɪlz/

The ability to wait for your turn and let others have theirs.

Good turn-taking skills help children share toys and talk in class without interrupting.

SYNONYMS

sharing skills alternating skills waiting skills cooperation skills

RELATED WORDS

conversation skills social skills listening patience sharing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The ability to exchange speaking turns smoothly in a conversation.

Turn-taking skills are essential for a natural-sounding dialogue.

3. The ability to alternate roles or actions fairly in a group activity.

The teacher praised the team for their turn-taking skills during the board game.

4. The ability to manage the order of play or participation in a structured setting.

Turn-taking skills help meetings run smoothly when many people want to speak.