What is "turns in"

Usage examples of "turns in".

He saw the method underlying their rehab program, ghosting him back to see things that should help him know what to do, like those two firemen taking turns in the crow's nest of their pumper truck, falling out exhausted, then climbing back in again to help douse the raging fires.

Because he was well-mannered and discreet, he was tolerated by most of the Indian and British policemen on the docks (and he had done several of them good turns in his time, for he knew the importance of keeping in with the authorities).

He half-turns in his seat, arm cocked to fling the water glass into Mouse's face, but before he can make good on his intention something catches in his windpipe.

He has more twists and turns in his brain than a hyperpath through core space.

When new turns in behaviour cease to appear in the life of the individual its behaviour ceases to be intelligent.

Those of us who can do it best - Patty, Jill, myself, Maryam, your friend Allie, some others - take turns in those rooms.

We meet up every morning here, and each man turns in full details of what he has found out so far.

I staggered, and he flung an arm about my shoulder, drawing me along secret twists and turns in the forest until we drew up before a vast pine.

There were no turns in such combat, but the action did tend to fall into segments as one attacked and the other countered.

A few of the boys from the other dormitories had been invited, and the boys took turns in standing out in the hall on guard.