turn-taking time
nounUK /ˈtɜːn ˌteɪkɪŋ taɪm/
US /ˈtɝːn ˌteɪkɪŋ taɪm/
A time when people take turns doing something.
During turn-taking time, the children shared the toys nicely.
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2. A scheduled period in a classroom for practicing taking turns.
The teacher set aside turn-taking time after lunch.
3. A moment when people wait for their chance to speak or act.
In the meeting, turn-taking time kept everyone from talking at once.
4. A game or activity where players rotate in order.
The board game had a turn-taking time that everyone followed.