Turnout has 8 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
the group that gathers together for a particular occasion
"a large turnout for the meeting"
2
a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
"The new driveway was designed as a turnout so emergency vehicles could safely exit without blocking traffic on the main highway."
3
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
"The maintenance crew blocked the main line so they could use the turnout to let the freight train pass while they inspected the cars."
4
what is produced in a given time period
"The factory manager was disappointed by the low turnout of widgets during the morning shift."
5
a set of clothing (with accessories)
"his getup was exceedingly elegant"
6
attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election)
"the turnout for the rally"
7
(ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
"The instructor corrected her stance, reminding her to ensure proper turnout so that her knee aligned correctly over her ankle."
8
The act of coming forth.
"The mayor was surprised by the turnout at the rally, seeing so many neighbors come forth to support the new park proposal."
Example Sentences
"a large turnout for the meeting"
noun
"his getup was exceedingly elegant"
noun
"the turnout for the rally"
noun
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)