Give somebody a turn
verb
To allow someone to have their chance or opportunity to do something.
After playing the game for 10 minutes, John finally gave his sister a turn.
Often appears as...
- give someone a turn at the game
- give someone a turn to speak
verb
To frighten or startle someone suddenly.
The sudden sound of the alarm gave her such a turn.
Often appears as...
- give someone a turn with a noise
- give someone a turn with a sight
verb
To allow someone to have their chance or opportunity to do something.
After playing the game for 10 minutes, John finally gave his sister a turn.
Often appears as...
- give someone a turn at the game
- give someone a turn to speak
verb
To frighten or startle someone suddenly.
The sudden sound of the alarm gave her such a turn.
Often appears as...
- give someone a turn with a noise
- give someone a turn with a sight
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sharing Fairly
The phrase encourages fair sharing, often used when someone is dominating an activity.
I've been on the computer for a while, so I should give my brother a turn.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
You may have to wait patiently for your turn when someone uses this phrase.
The video game is popular, so you need to wait to give others a turn.
Pro Tip 3/3Taking Turns
The phrase is often associated with turn-taking in games or group situations.
Let's give everyone a turn to share their ideas during the meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Sharing Fairly
The phrase encourages fair sharing, often used when someone is dominating an activity.
I've been on the computer for a while, so I should give my brother a turn.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
You may have to wait patiently for your turn when someone uses this phrase.
The video game is popular, so you need to wait to give others a turn.
Pro Tip 3/3Taking Turns
The phrase is often associated with turn-taking in games or group situations.
Let's give everyone a turn to share their ideas during the meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Sharing Fairly
The phrase encourages fair sharing, often used when someone is dominating an activity.
I've been on the computer for a while, so I should give my brother a turn.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
You may have to wait patiently for your turn when someone uses this phrase.
The video game is popular, so you need to wait to give others a turn.
Pro Tip 3/3Taking Turns
The phrase is often associated with turn-taking in games or group situations.
Let's give everyone a turn to share their ideas during the meeting.
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