take a turn verb3 •Change in direction, tone, or tendency.He said to me: 'Look you, Rosebud child, things will take a turn.' — 1895 •To participate in an activity involving two or more participants.At each of these decision-making points, participants may choose not to take a turn. — 1980 •To walk around; to stroll.I must take a turn in the open air to recover myself. — 1798 formstook a turn · taken a turn · taking a turn · takes a turn