in turn
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Meaning · English
one after the other in a series or sequence
Literally: in a rotational sequence
Register: neutral
Examples
The team members spoke in turn, presenting their ideas.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in turn” mean?
one after the other in a series or sequence Literally: in a rotational sequence
Is “in turn” formal or informal?
in turn is generally neutral.