Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-and-turn-about
phrase
/ˈtɜrn ən ˈtɜrn əˈbaʊt/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a situation where two parties alternate in actions or roles, often indicating fairness or reciprocity.
Examples
- In the game, players took turns in a turn-and-turn-about manner to ensure that everyone had a chance to play.
- The committee agreed to handle the project in a turn-and-turn-about fashion, where each member would take lead roles at different stages.
Meaning
The term refers to a method of rotating or exchanging positions or responsibilities between people or groups, commonly implying that each participant has equal opportunity or involvement.
Synonyms
- alternately
- in turns
- reciprocally
