English Explanatory Dictionary

in turn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  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.

Pronunciation

/ɪn ˈtɜːn/ /ɪn ˈtɜɹn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-in turn.wav

Word forms

in turn

Synonyms

in order step by step

Related words

by turns in turns in line
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