take a turn

Meaning

This phrase means to do something when it is your designated time or order in a sequence, especially in games or activities. It is commonly used when playing board games, video games, or sharing a toy. The tone is neutral and polite.

Examples

• We can both play if we take a turn.

  We can both play if we take a turn.

• It is your brother's turn to take a turn on the console.

  It is your brother's turn to take a turn on the console.

• You need to wait for everyone to take a turn before you go again.

  You need to wait for everyone to take a turn before you go again.

• She decided to take a turn at rolling the dice.

  She decided to take a turn at rolling the dice.

• Can I take a turn on the swing next?

  Can I take a turn on the swing next?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I want to make a turn in this game.

  ✓ I want to take a turn in this game.

  Learners often translate literally from their native language and use 'make' instead of 'take'. In English, 'take' is the standard verb used with 'turn'.

• ✗ Wait for your turn to do a turn.

  ✓ Wait for your turn to take a turn.

  'Do a turn' is grammatically incorrect in this context. 'Take a turn' is the natural collocation.

Related Expressions

Practice

• After you roll the dice, it is my time to ___.

  💡 Use the main expression to describe waiting for your sequence in the game.

  Show answer

  take a turn

• If you want to play, you must wait to ___.

  💡 Think of the verb that means waiting for your designated sequence.

  Show answer

  take a turn