noun
turn
An opportunity or duty to act in sequence.
It is your turn to choose the next song.
Etymology
Turn extends rotational movement into a recurring sequence of actions. A person's turn is the point when the sequence brings that person responsibility or opportunity.
More examples
- We take turns washing dishes.
- Wait until your turn.
- She missed her turn at the microphone.
Forms
turn · turns
Similar words
- opportunity
- Broader; need not be allocated in a sequence.