Usually means: Change direction or situation unexpectedly.
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  1. take a turn: Merriam-Webster
  2. take a turn: Wiktionary

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  1. take a turn: Legal dictionary

Definitions from Wiktionary (take a turn)

verb:  (idiomatic) Change in direction, tone, or tendency.
verb:  To walk around; to stroll.
verb:  To participate in an activity involving two or more participants.

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