TURNOUT

turnout

(noun) (ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer’s leg from the hip

turnout

(noun) attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election); “the turnout for the rally”

outfit, getup, rig, turnout

(noun) a set of clothing (with accessories); “his getup was exceedingly elegant”

output, outturn, turnout

(noun) what is produced in a given time period

siding, railroad siding, turnout, sidetrack

(noun) a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

turnout, widening

(noun) a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park

turnout

(noun) the group that gathers together for a particular occasion; “a large turnout for the meeting”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

turnout (plural turnouts)

The act of coming forth.

The number of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.

(US) A place to pull off a road.

(rail, chiefly, US) A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.

(dated) A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.

(dated) A striker.

That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.

Net quantity of produce yielded.

Synonyms

• (roadside area): lay-by

Anagrams

• out-turn, outturn

Source: Wiktionary

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Turn"-out`, n.; pl. Turn-outs (.

1. The act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, etc.; esp., a quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike; -- opposed to lockout.

2. A short side track on a railroad, which may be occupied by one train while another is passing on a main track; a shunt; a siding; a switch.

3. That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage; as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turn-out.

4. The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their houses, for a special purpose.

5. Net quantity of produce yielded.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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