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turnout

tur·nout

UK/ˈtɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ US/ˈtɜrˌnaʊt/ uncommon dated us

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

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3.

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

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4.

what is produced in a given time period

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5.

a set of clothing (with accessories)

  • “his getup was exceedingly elegant”
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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

Origin

Deverbal from turn out.

Phrases

  • turnout coat
  • turnout gear
  • turnout pants

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