World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesa turno
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ah toor-no
"Lavoravano a turno per finire il progetto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Alternately; taking turns in a regular succession.
"The two drivers worked turn-and-turn-about to complete the long cross-country journey."
- 1
Involving alternation or sharing duties sequentially between parties.
"They maintained a turn-and-turn-about schedule for managing household chores."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 16th century, this compound idiom combines the repetitive alternation of 'turn' with 'about' to describe reciprocal actions. It evolved from maritime and cooperative communal practices where crew members or citizens took turns performing duties sequentially.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Turn-and-turn-about"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Turn-and-turn-about" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
tour à tour
Transliteration: toor ah toor
"Ils ont conduit tour à tour pendant le voyage."
abwechselnd
Transliteration: ap-vek-selnd
"Sie übernahmen die Arbeit abwechselnd."
a turno
Transliteration: ah toor-no
"Lavoravano a turno per finire il progetto."
alternativamente
Transliteration: al-ter-na-ti-va-men-te
"Se turnaban alternativamente para cuidar al niño."
revezamento
Transliteration: he-ve-za-men-tu
"Eles faziam o trabalho em regime de revezamento."
बारी-बारी से
Transliteration: baari-baari se
"वे दोनों बारी-बारी से गाड़ी चला रहे थे।"
轮流
Transliteration: lún liú
"他们轮流开车。"
번갈아 가며
Transliteration: beon-gal-a ga-myeo
"그들은 번갈아 가며 일을 했다."
交互に
Transliteration: kougo ni
"彼らは交代で作業を行った。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Turn-and-turn-about"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.