kupokezana

How to say it

Meaning

To take turns doing something, or to pass something from one to another, such as passing a baton in a relay race or handing power from one leader to the next.

Good to know

Reciprocal of kupokeza, to hand over. Mbio za kupokezana vijiti, relay race; kwa kupokezana, in turns. In politics kupokezana vijiti is to hand over leadership.

Examples

• Walinzi hupokezana zamu kila saa nane.The guards take turns on duty every eight hours.
• Timu yetu ilishinda mbio za kupokezana vijiti.Our team won the relay race.
• Walimu wawili hupokezana kufundisha darasa hili.Two teachers take turns teaching this class.

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