Idiom idiom
in turn
Meaning
you use this when one thing happens as a result of another, or when things happen one after the other in a sequence.
Examples
“The children spoke in turn during the meeting.”
“The company reduced its costs, which in turn allowed them to lower their prices for customers.”
“Rising temperatures caused the ice to melt, which in turn led to higher sea levels and threatened the coastal villages.”
Last updated April 22, 2026